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18 September, 2025
In a case highlighting the growing intersection of artificial intelligence and employment law, a senior technical writer at the HR platform Employment Hero was made redundant. The company justified the
18 September, 2025
Australia’s job market is softening, with August employment falling by 5,400—its weakest in six months. Full-time job losses, nearly 41,000, were concentrated in NSW, while Victoria saw the largest gains.
18 September, 2025
FEDERAL COURT RULING Federal Court ruled on 5 September 2025 that Coles and Woolworths underpaid nearly 30,000 salaried managers Companies failed to keep accurate employment records and improperly used “set-off”
16 September, 2025
Super Retail Group’s dramatic dismissal of CEO Anthony Heraghty on 15 September 2024 serves as a stark reminder that leadership character cannot be compromised without severe consequences. After 16 months
16 September, 2025
Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton, the “Godfather of AI,” has issued stark warnings about artificial intelligence’s impact on employment. Hinton predicted AI will “create massive unemployment and a huge rise
9 September, 2025
Recent Federal Court ruling exposes critical risks employers face when rescinding job offers – and the simple steps that could save your business. This is not legal advice. Last month,
4 September, 2025
KEY FINDINGS Work-Life Balance Priority • 65% of Australian workers prioritise work-life balance over higher salary¹ • Only 36% feel financially secure, yet most prefer balance over pay • Recent
4 September, 2025
KEY FINDINGS • Over half (56%) of Australian employers received formal requests from employees about Right to Disconnect (RTD)¹ • 93% of organisations implemented at least one RTD measure in
2 September, 2025
We have been using paid versions of the following AI engines for the last few months in our daily work. Here’s what we found: Grok (xAI) Strengths: Taps live data