HR Advice

When HR Goes Wrong (and how to fix it)

What to do when HR becomes the blocker, decisions stall, or internal dynamics create risk and frustration.

When does a growing business actually need HR support?

My HR manager says I can’t fire anyone. Are they right?

What happens when internal HR sides with employees?

Managing Performance and Role Changes

How to manage poor performance early, when a PIP helps, and when role changes or demotions create risk.

How should growing businesses manage poor performance?

What is a performance improvement plan and when does it actually help?

Can I change, demote or restructure someone due to performance?

Employment Contracts & Compliance

Templates, protective clauses, non-compliant contracts, and when to update agreements as your business grows.

Are Fair Work contract templates safe for growing businesses?

What clauses actually protect employers in practice?

What happens if my employment contracts are non-compliant?

When and how should employment contracts be updated?

Managing Termination & Fair Work Risk

What counts as unfair dismissal for growing businesses?

What is a general protections claim and why are they risky for employers?

What happens if an employee threatens Fair Work?

How much does an unfair dismissal claim really cost a business?

How do I legally terminate an underperforming employee in Australia?

Can I fire an employee on probation in Australia?