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Termination risk calculator

Assess your legal exposure before you act. Know what documentation you need.

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Onboarding checklist builder

Generate a custom checklist for any role, industry, or location.

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Performance management guide

Step-by-step process for managing underperformance or conduct issues.

Essential

Contract clause checker

Flag missing or risky clauses under Australian employment law.

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Employee handbook generator

AI-generated handbook tailored to your business.

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IR case prep assistant

Prepare for Fair Work conciliation with confidence.

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Termination risk calculator

Assess your legal exposure before proceeding. This tool identifies what documentation you need and whether you should seek advice first.

Reason for termination

Length of employment

Written warnings on file

Yes, at least one formal written warning

Documented, signed, and on file

Verbal warnings only

Conversation happened but nothing in writing

No prior warnings

First time this issue has been raised

Was the employee given opportunity to respond?

Yes — formal show cause process followed

Informal conversation only

No — not yet

Onboarding checklist builder

Tell us about the role and we'll generate a custom onboarding checklist you can save or print.

Industry

Employment type

Work location

Role level

Performance management guide

Describe the situation and we'll give you the correct step-by-step process, including what documents you need and the right timeline.

What is the issue?

Underperformance — not meeting role requirements

Work quality, productivity, skills gap

Misconduct — behaviour or attitude

Attitude, insubordination, policy breaches, conflict with others

Serious misconduct — potential immediate dismissal

Theft, violence, fraud, serious safety breach

Attendance or punctuality

Persistent lateness, unexplained absences

Where are you in the process?

Employee handbook generator

Answer the questions below and we'll generate a complete, customised employee handbook using AI — tailored to your industry, size, and location. Download it and book a review with Gretchen before issuing to staff.

What will be included

Welcome & introduction · Values & culture · Employment conditions · Code of conduct · Bullying, harassment & discrimination · Performance management · Disciplinary procedure · Grievance process · Work health & safety · Social media & technology · Confidentiality · Right to disconnect · Leave entitlements · Remuneration · Termination & resignation

Business name

Industry

Number of employees

State or territory

Primary work location

Employment types in your business

Pay cycle

Applicable Modern Award (if known)

Anything specific to include? (optional)

Employment contract builder

Enter the role details and we'll generate a professionally structured employment contract draft based on Australian employment law. Download and have Gretchen review before issuing.

Contract sections included

Background & definitions · Position and duties · Employment type · Commencement date · Place of work · Hours of work · Remuneration · Superannuation · Probationary period · Leave entitlements (NES) · Notice of termination · Confidentiality · Conflict of interest · Intellectual property · Return of company property · Applicable award · Fair Work Information Statement · Schedule 1 (terms and conditions)

Employer / business name

ABN (optional)

Employee full name

Employee address

Position title

Employment type

Remuneration

Hours of work

Start date

Work location

Probation period

Notice period

Applicable Modern Award

State or territory

Special conditions or additional clauses (optional)

IR case prep assistant

Describe your situation and get a structured preparation guide covering what documents to gather, what to say, what to expect at conciliation, and your key risks and likely outcomes.

Type of matter

Unfair dismissal claim

Employee claims their dismissal was harsh, unjust, or unreasonable

General protections claim

Employee claims dismissal or adverse action for exercising a workplace right

Bullying application

Employee has applied to Fair Work Commission alleging workplace bullying

Underpayment or wage claim

Employee claims they were underpaid wages, leave, or entitlements

Conciliation preparation

Preparing for an upcoming Fair Work conciliation conference

Employee length of service

Business size

State or territory

Was the employee dismissed?

Describe your situation in as much detail as possible

What documentation do you currently have on file? (optional)

My account

Manage your Groundwork Foundations subscription, billing, and account details.

Account details

Email address

Current plan

Subscription status

Billing & subscription

Manage your payment details, update your card, view invoices, or cancel your subscription through the Stripe billing portal.

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Need help?

For questions about your account or subscription, contact Gretchen directly.

hello@groundworkaustralia.com.au

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