Legal Articles & Guides
Legal updates and insights for Australian businesses.
Latest Articles
Showing 745 - 768 of 6994
SCHADS Award Redundancy: Employer Requirements For 2023
Redundancy is one of the toughest parts of running a small business in the community services space. Even...
28 Mar 2026
Managing Former Employee Risks: Confidential Info, IP & Access
When someone leaves your business, it’s easy to focus on the practicalities: final pay, handing over projects, returning...
28 Mar 2026
How To Hire Employees In Australia: Legal Steps For Startups And SMEs
Hiring your first (or next) team member is a big moment for any startup or small business. It...
28 Mar 2026
Authorisation Form: When You Need One And What To Include
As a small business owner, you’ll often need someone else to “step into your shoes” and deal with...
28 Mar 2026
Unfair Dismissal vs General Protections: What Employers Need To Know
Terminating someone’s employment is one of the most legally risky things you’ll do as an employer. Even when...
28 Mar 2026
Dispute Resolution Clauses In Australia: What To Include
When you’re building a startup or running a small business, your contracts are meant to help you grow...
27 Mar 2026
Unlawful Termination In Australia: Risk Reduction For Small Businesses
Ending someone’s employment is one of the highest-risk decisions you’ll make as an employer. Even when you have...
27 Mar 2026
Risks And Legal Pitfalls Of Casual Employment In Australia
Casual employment can feel like the “easy” hiring option when you’re busy, growing, or dealing with unpredictable demand....
27 Mar 2026
Fair Work Warning Letter: Process, Legal Risks & Best Practice
Giving an employee a warning is one of those management tasks that can feel deceptively simple. You might...
27 Mar 2026
How To Witness Documents In Australia
If you run a small business, you’ll probably sign a lot of documents - customer contracts, supplier agreements,...
27 Mar 2026
Can Employees Use A Statutory Declaration Instead Of A Medical Certificate?
When one of your team calls in sick, the next question often isn’t about rostering - it’s about...
27 Mar 2026
Who Can Witness A Statutory Declaration In NSW?
Statutory declarations come up more often in business than you might expect. You might need one to support...
27 Mar 2026
Cleaning Contract Template (Australia): What To Include And How To Use It
If you run a cleaning business (or you’re a business engaging cleaners), you already know the work can...
27 Mar 2026Confidential Documents: How To Create, Protect And Share Sensitive Info
When you’re building a startup or running a small business, confidential documents can be some of your most...
27 Mar 2026
How To Write Terms And Conditions For Your Australian Business
If you run a small business, your time and energy are usually going into serving customers, chasing invoices,...
26 Mar 2026
Do You Need A Company Stamp? Legal Requirements For Australian Businesses
If you run a business, you’ve probably seen a “company stamp” (sometimes called a company chop or company...
26 Mar 2026
Security Agreement Explained: Key Terms, Risks And How They Work
If you’re raising money, buying equipment on finance, taking out a business loan, or even supplying goods on...
26 Mar 2026
Managing a Drunk Employee at Work: Legal Risks and Fair Dismissal Steps
Finding (or suspecting) that an employee is intoxicated or drunk at work is one of those situations that...
26 Mar 2026
Subcontractor Definition In Australia: What It Means For Your Business
If you run a small business, there’s a good chance you’ve either engaged subcontractors already or you’re thinking...
26 Mar 2026
Confidentiality Agreements for Startups and Small Businesses
If you’re building a startup or running a small business, information is often one of your most valuable...
26 Mar 2026
Referral Agreement Template (Australia): Key Clauses & Setup
If you’re running a startup or small business, referrals can be one of the fastest (and most cost-effective)...
26 Mar 2026
Trust Property Explained: How Trusts Hold And Protect Business Assets
If you’re running a small business, you’re probably building more than just revenue - you’re building assets. That...
26 Mar 2026
Limited Power Of Attorney In Australia: What It Is And When To Use It
Running a small business often means you’re the key decision-maker for everything - bank accounts, supplier contracts, leases,...
26 Mar 2026
Execution Block in Contracts: What Startups and SMEs Need to Know
When you’re running a startup or small business, you’re probably spending most of your energy on sales, delivery,...
26 Mar 2026
Need help with your business legals?
Speak with Sprintlaw to get practical legal support and fixed-fee options tailored to your business.