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Under new laws introduced to limit the use of fixed-term contracts, it will be crucial for employers to overcome some practical compliance obstacles, a workplace lawyer says.

Employers have been promised a simpler enterprise-agreement approval process, but a lawyer is warning against any complacency while the reforms roll out.

It's time for HR to "break away" from its tendency to move more slowly during uncertain times, a workplace strategy expert says.

The Fair Work Commission has dealt with a wide range of topics in unfair dismissal cases this year, from bullying, harassment and other misconduct, to health conditions and vaccinations, but some have "stuck out", employment lawyers say.

Employers increase their risk of litigation if they continue to performance manage an employee who has developed an illness or injury, a lawyer warns.

It's better for HR professionals to be the "fun police" at work functions than have to mop up after employees' misbehaviour, a lawyer says.

HR leaders now have an "amazing opportunity" to exert their influence, but a few things are standing in their way, according to a leadership expert.

Employers don't have a positive obligation to make reasonable workplace adjustments for employees with mental health issues, but doing so can be a major help in defending discrimination or general protections claims later, a lawyer says.

Failing to show clear and objective evidence of the connection between employees' out-of-hours misconduct and the workplace is often where employers fall down when trying to defend claims, according to a lawyer.

It is critical for organisations to be addressing their post-employment risks at all stages of the employee lifecycle, a lawyer says.