I’ve been scrolling through job listings lately (not by choice, mind you - thanks redundancy), and something’s been grinding my gears. Why are recruiters and HR departments treating basic legal requirements like they’re generous gifts from the employment gods?

You know what I’m talking about. Those job ads that breathlessly announce “We offer 4 weeks annual leave!” and “We contribute to your superannuation!” like they’re revolutionising workplace benefits. Mate, that’s not a perk - that’s literally what the law says you have to do. It’s like advertising “We pay you money for your work!” or “Our building has functioning fire exits!”