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BHP’s decision to mandate COVID-19 vaccines at a mine site was unlawful, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. Employment lawyer Luis Izzo explains why consultation was key to the decision.

Suspicious of vaccines? Don’t be – if you’ve never seen a child paralysed by polio or scarred with smallpox, it’s thanks to vaccines.

The rules around notice periods vary widely across modern awards, and missteps can lead to compliance issues. Read our Q&A to learn the requirements, when voluntary agreements are needed, and how to ensure compliance this holiday season.

Businesses may be in full swing compiling COVID-19 safety plans and risk assessments based on state lockdowns to keep employees and customers safe. So how does a business assess and control coronavirus risk?

Many organisations are asking their employees to work remotely to help slow down the spread of COVID-19 and to preserve the health and safety of their people. The change in working creates a new set of challenges for managers to support and stay connected with their new remote workforce.

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, companies and other organisations have been compelled to adjust their policies on working from home to adapt to the new and ever-changing COVID-19 circumstances.  This, in turn, has presented numerous challenges for these employers in terms of cyber security, data protection and compliance with privacy laws.

When a commercial analyst complained about unreasonable overtime and a co-worker’s conduct, she was sacked. Read why the court imposed both compensation and penalty orders on the employer.

Poor password habits weaken entry points and account for many hacking-related data breaches and cyber attacks.

Learn how a strong password strategy helps to prevent you and your business from being an easy target. Phil Parisis General Manager Product, My Business A creative and results-driven professional, Phil has a genuine passion for harnessing the latest technology to build solutions that meet the needs of Australian businesses via the development, management and maintenance of innovative strategic processes.

How do you start and run a business? Entrepreneurship Facilitators, Ashley Hayden and Chris Mooney tackle the challenges faced when starting and operating a new venture.

The outbreak was sudden, unpredictable and scary, driving consumers to shift spending habits, daily routines and what they might consider ‘essential’.