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Commercial contracts and agreements for businesses

Ensure your business contracts are legally compliant with expert advice on commercial contracts and agreements, including key terms, types and legal requirements.

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Privacy and data protection laws for businesses in Western Australia

Ensure your Western Australian business complies with privacy and data protection laws by understanding key obligations, securing data, and implementing effective breach response measures.

Performance management FAQs for employers: processes, KPIs and PIPs

Our experts answer your questions on performance management, to help you address underperformance and ensure employees meet workplace expectations.

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Boosting SME productivity with AI tools

AI technology is transforming how businesses can operate. Akkodis, a global leader in digital engineering and tech education, debunks the myths around this super technology.

ChatGPT at centre of unfair dismissal case

A Fair Work Commission ruling highlighted the issue of using AI for HR matters. Our employee relations experts examine the case and what this means for businesses.

Ready to export? Here’s what you need to know

Giving your company the best chance of export success takes commitment, planning and research. Our international trade experts explain where to start.

Dismissal without due process costs employer in FWC decision

A decision handed down by the Fair Work Commission for an unfair dismissal remedy has demonstrated the importance of following procedural fairness.

Can the Fair Work Commission make a stop bullying order?

Under the anti-bullying jurisdiction of the Fair Work Act, a worker can make an application for a Stop Bullying Order to the Fair Work Commission. We examine two recent cases with opposite outcomes. 

Federal Court rules $500k damages in breach of contract case

A recent Federal Court decision has highlighted the importance of robust restraint of trade clauses in employee contracts.

How to ensure your contractor agreements comply in 2025

If you employ contractors or subcontractors as part of your business operations, then you will need to be aware of changes to the Fair Work Act that impact how your contractor agreements operate.

High Court ruling increases employer risks in disciplinary procedures

A High Court ruling awarding $1.44 million for psychiatric injury from contract breaches raises employer liability risks.

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Lack of Respect@Work compliance could lead to losing contracts

A business’ ability to secure contracts could come down to their due diligence to adhere to Respect@Work laws.

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How to get a business loan

Securing a business loan can be a pivotal step in growing your business. Bendigo Bank provides tips on how to boost your chances of loan approval.

How to mitigate psychosocial hazards in HR conversations

If psychosocial hazards aren’t managed, they can significantly impact workplace interactions and can escalate into mental health issues and bullying.