Ep 27: HR Mythbusting - The HR Myths That Continue To Catch Employers Out

In this episode of HR2Go, Karen is joined by Greg Arnold, founder of Effective Workplace Solutions, to unpack some of the most common HR myths that continue to catch employers out. From “you need three warnings before termination” to “salaried staff don’t need timesheets” and “paying above award covers everything,” Karen and Greg explore why these assumptions are often incomplete, outdated or taken out of context. They discuss how workplace myths can spread through businesses, why relying on informal advice or “we’ve always done it this way” thinking can create real risk, and what employers need to consider when it comes to records, probation, resignations, serious misconduct, awards and performance conversations. This episode is a practical reminder that HR compliance is rarely about simple rules. Context, evidence, process and documentation matter.