For HR professionals, staying up to date with legislation, regulations and workplace requirements isn’t optional, it’s an essential part of the role.
Workplace decisions can carry significant consequences, which is why access to accurate, current and reliable information is critical. Effective HR practice relies not only on knowing what information to look for and how to apply it, but on knowing where to find authoritative sources and verify what you’re relying on. This is particularly important when navigating employment matters, compliance obligations and decisions that directly affect people and the business.
It’s one of the reasons I believe sharing that knowledge can be just as valuable as sharing HR expertise itself.
In addition, over the years I’ve built up a valuable collection of other online resources, tools, templates and practical information to support small and medium businesses in a variety of ways.
Whether you are an established business or just starting out, especially those without inhouse HR support, these official and trusted workplace resources can help business owners create the foundations for a productive workplace where both their people and business can thrive and succeed.
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Fair Work Ombudsman-Small Business Support
Fair Work Australia-Long Service Leave
Fair Work Australia-List of Awards
Fair Work Australia-Award Pay Guides
Fair Work Australia-Independent Contractors
Fair Work Australia-Parental leave
Services Australia-Paid Parental Leave Scheme for Employers
Fair Work Australia-Redundancy
Fair Work System-Who is Covered and Who Isn't
Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission
The Fair Work Commission (the Commission) Workplace Advice Service
The Fair Work Commission-Enterprise Agreements
Department of Home Affairs-Immigration and Visas
Australian Human Rights Commission-Workplace Sexual Harassment
1800 Respect-Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence
Beyond Blue-Mental Health Support
Mates in Construction-Mental Health Support
Office of The Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)-Privacy Act
Office of The Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)-Workplace Monitoring and Surveillance
Safe Work Australia-Work Health and Safety
Safe Work Australia-Work Health and Safety (Small Business)
Safe Work Australia-Workers Compensation
WorkSafe WA-Workplace Health and Safety Training for Young and New Workers
Work Health and Safety-Health and Safety Representatives
Construction White Cards Licencing Bodies
FWO-Diversity and Discrimination Online Course for Your Business
FWO-Difficult Conversations in the Workplace Manager Course
Australian Taxation Office-Payday Super for employers
Australian Taxation Office-Tax Withholding for Employees
Workforce Australia-Financial Support for Hiring Employees
Australian Apprenticeships- Support for Employers
Coact-Wage Subsidies and Funding
WA Building and Construction Training Fund
Government Support for Businesses in Australia
WA Small Business Development Corporation
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency
Services Australia-Employment Separation Certficates
Australian Government Business- Types of Business Insurance-Mandatory and Elective
Australian Communications and Media Authority-Marketing and Spam Laws
ASIC-Registering a Business Name
ASIC-Becoming a Company Director
Australian Government Business-Tools and Templates to Help you Plan, Start and Run a Business
Cyber Wardens-Training for Small Business
