Managing Christmas party risks
Posted: 25th October 2025
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR, Legal Mumbo Jumbo
Communicating expectations of behaviour at work-sponsored functions is key to managing Christmas party risks. Read More
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Duty of care: it’s for employees too!
Posted: 18th October 2025
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR, Legal Mumbo Jumbo
Everyone knows employers have a duty of care to ensure the health and safety of workers. But did you know employees also have duty of care obligations? Read More
Employee choice pathway: new laws for casual conversion
Posted: 10th August 2025
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR, Legal Mumbo Jumbo, News
New laws around casual conversion of employment have now kicked in. Are you prepared? Read More
New criminal underpayment laws
Posted: 30th December 2024
Posted in: Fair Work Commission, Legal Mumbo Jumbo, News
New criminal underpayment laws kick in from 1 January 2025. Are you confident you're compliant? Read More
Pay secrecy: is there such a thing?
Posted: 20th November 2024
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR, Legal Mumbo Jumbo
Hi Bare Bones Consulting, I recently heard two of my employees discussing their pay. I thought pay secrecy was a standard condition of employment? Read More
Do restraint clauses really work?
Posted: 5th September 2024
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR, Legal Mumbo Jumbo
Employers typically use restraint clauses to protect their business interests. But do restraint clauses really work? Read More
Closing Loopholes laws
Posted: 4th August 2024
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR, Legal Mumbo Jumbo, News
Is your business ready for the new Closing Loopholes laws? Read More
Right to disconnect
Posted: 27th April 2024
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR, Legal Mumbo Jumbo, News
Eligible employees will have a new right to disconnect outside of work hours. Read More
What is wage theft in QLD?
Posted: 20th February 2024
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR, Legal Mumbo Jumbo, News
One in five Queensland workers will be exposed to wage theft this year. Read More
Positive Duty under the Sex Discrimination Act
Posted: 13th December 2023
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR, Legal Mumbo Jumbo
Employers now have a responsibility to comply with Positive Duty under the Sex Discrimination Act obligations. Read More
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