Articles by Matthew McKeon

September 18, 2025

Can I Require My Employee to Use Annual Leave Instead of Unpaid Sick Leave? 

Managing employee absences due to illness can be challenging as an employer. When an employee...

April 8, 2025

How to Manage and Dismiss an Employee with a Physical Injury

As a business owner, you will probably need to manage an employee with a physical...

March 14, 2025

What are My WHS Obligations When Providing Services in a Client’s Home?

In Australia, work health and safety (WHS) laws apply not only to traditional office settings...

January 20, 2025

Do Nonprofits Owe WHS Obligations to Volunteers? 

The main goal of the model Work Health and Safety Act (WHS Act) is to...

December 17, 2024

When Do Employees Lose Their Entitlement to Wages?

Employers work with the understanding that they will be compensated for their efforts. However, if...

December 12, 2024

Can I Dismiss Employees Whose Jobs Have Been Replaced by AI?

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies, many companies are exploring...

December 4, 2024

Do Employment Contracts Require a Medical Assessment Clause?

When hiring new employees, you want to ensure you bring on board individuals who are...

September 12, 2024

What to Do If a Staff Member Is Being Bullied

Every person has a right to a workplace that is free from bullying. For this...

September 12, 2024

How Can Employers Identify, Assess, Control and Review WHS Hazards?

In today’s dynamic and demanding work environments, ensuring compliance with work health and safety (WHS)...

September 11, 2024

What is Negative Leave and Can My Employees Take It?

As an employer in Australia, managing employee leave entitlements can be a complex task, especially...