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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

Managing Performance in Disability Care: Legal Considerations

Managing Performance in Disability Care: Legal Considerationsby: Karen Ansen - Ignite HRPublished on: 23/09/2025

Supporting high standards in disability care requires fair and lawful performance management systems.

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Managing Performance in Disability Care: Legal Considerations

How to Manage Underperformance in Aged Care

How to Manage Underperformance in Aged Careby: Karen Ansen - Ignite HRPublished on: 12/08/2025

Four practical steps for handling underperformance fairly in aged care, where quality of service is paramount.

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How to Manage Underperformance in Aged Care

Performance Management in Aged Care: Compassion and Compliance

Performance Management in Aged Care: Compassion and Complianceby: Karen Ansen - Ignite HRPublished on: 17/06/2025

In aged care, performance management is both a necessity and a responsibility. Key elements of an effective, fair approach.

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Performance Management in Aged Care: Compassion and Compliance

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

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