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Legal Obligations When Terminating a Disability Support Worker

Legal Obligations When Terminating a Disability Support Workerby: Karen Ansen - Ignite HRPublished on: 30/09/2025

Ending employment in disability care must be handled with care. Improper terminations can trigger adverse action, discrimination, or unfair dismissal claims.

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Legal Obligations When Terminating a Disability Support Worker

When to Escalate HR Issues to Legal Advice

When to Escalate HR Issues to Legal Adviceby: Karen Ansen - Ignite HRPublished on: 05/08/2025

Not every HR issue needs a lawyer, but some do. The red flags that signal it is time to get legal advice.

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When to Escalate HR Issues to Legal Advice

Resolving Workplace Disputes in Aged Care – A Case Study Approach

Resolving Workplace Disputes in Aged Care – A Case Study Approachby: Karen Ansen - Ignite HRPublished on: 15/07/2025

Workplace disputes are common in aged care. Early intervention can preserve team morale and prevent legal escalation.

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Resolving Workplace Disputes in Aged Care – A Case Study Approach

Workplace Investigations: What Aged Care Providers Need to Know

Workplace Investigations: What Aged Care Providers Need to Knowby: Karen Ansen - Ignite HRPublished on: 27/05/2025

When a complaint is made in aged care, a prompt, structured investigation is crucial. The key steps in an effective workplace investigation.

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Workplace Investigations: What Aged Care Providers Need to Know

Managing Misconduct vs Underperformance in Aged Care

Managing Misconduct vs Underperformance in Aged Careby: Karen Ansen - Ignite HRPublished on: 19/05/2025

Knowing the difference between misconduct and underperformance is key to taking the right HR action in aged care and community sectors.

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Managing Misconduct vs Underperformance in Aged Care

Understanding Costs in Fair Work Commission Proceedings

Understanding Costs in Fair Work Commission Proceedingsby: Karen Ansen - Ignite HRPublished on: 13/10/2024

When can the Fair Work Commission order one party to pay the other's costs? The grounds for costs orders, extra rules in unfair dismissal cases, and a recent example.

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Understanding Costs in Fair Work Commission Proceedings

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