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The Employers’ Briefing | The mistake most employers make when exiting employees: “without prejudice” discussions

May 13, 2026

Also in this issue: a claim dismissed after being filed 4 seconds late; “Payday Super” reforms; and a $50,000 judgment against a former employee who used employer's data to launch a competing business

The Employers’ Briefing | Paid Personal Leave in 2026: What Every Employer Should Know

Feb 18, 2026

Also in this issue: performance management as a WHS risk; contractual limits on remote work; and new thresholds for psychological injury claims.

The Employers’ Briefing | Annual Leave: What Every Employer Should Know Before Year-End

Dec 3, 2025

Also in this issue: redundancy now requires broader redeployment analysis; proposed WHS duties for algorithm-driven and digital work systems; and a surge in general protections claims flagged by the Fair Work Commission.

Federal Court guidance on Award pay, record-keeping & variations

Oct 29, 2025

Also in this issue: redundancy pay, WHS legislation review, and penalties for data breach