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Do Your Employees Work From Home? Legal Issues To Consider
Remote and hybrid work are here to stay in Australia. For many teams, it boosts productivity, widens the...

What Is A Drug Test Consent Form?
Whether you’re operating a construction site, running a transport business or managing a growing team in hospitality, safety...

Lock-Out Agreements In Contract Law (Australia): What They Are And How To Use Them
When you’re negotiating a big deal - like buying a business, selling assets, raising capital or signing a...

Point Of Sale (POS) Advertising Rules In Australia: A Practical Guide For Retailers
Clear, honest point of sale (POS) advertising isn’t just good customer service - it’s the law in Australia....

Access Request Forms And Privacy: Why Are They Important?
If your business collects any personal information - even something as simple as a name and email address...

How To Write Terms & Conditions For Your Website
Launching a website is exciting - it’s often the first place customers meet your brand, buy from you,...

I’m Starting A Partnership: What Documents Do I Need?
Teaming up with one or more people to start a business can be exciting - you’re combining skills,...

What Legal Documents Do You Need When Running A Recruitment Business?
Recruitment is a people-first business - but it’s also a contracts-and-compliance business. Whether you’re placing permanent hires, supplying...

Getting Your Clients To Pay On Time
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any small business. Even if you deliver great work, slow or missing...

Keeping Your Staff Safe: Domestic Violence And Working From Home
Flexible work has many benefits. But for some team members, working from home can also increase exposure to...

What To Do If Someone Breaks A Contract
When you’re running a business, contracts keep everything moving smoothly. They set expectations, allocate risk and give you...

Want To Protect Your Ideas Or Copyright? Here’s How An NDA Or Copyright Disclaimer Can Help
You’ve put time, money and energy into a great idea or creative work. Now you want to share...

Franchisee’s Guide To Ongoing Responsibilities & Obligations
Joining a franchise can be a smart way to grow a business with a proven brand and playbook....

Criticising Your Boss On Social Media: What’s Legal?
We’ve all seen a frustrated post about work pop up in our feeds. In the moment, venting online...

What Is The Difference Between Terms Of Use And Terms & Conditions?
If you’re setting up a website, app or online platform in Australia, you’ll quickly come across two phrases:...

Term Sheet vs Shareholders Agreement - What’s The Difference?
Raising capital or formalising co-founder arrangements is exciting, but it also introduces a stack of new documents and...

Your Guide To The 13 Australian Privacy Principles
If your business collects any personal information in Australia - even something as simple as a name and...

6 Key Things To Include In Your App Terms And Conditions
Launching an app is exciting - you’ve solved a problem, built something users love and you’re ready to...

I’m Under A Sweat Equity Agreement. Am I Still Entitled To Minimum Wage?
Offering your time and skills in exchange for equity is a common way to join an early-stage startup...

A Guide To Customer Contracts
Strong customer contracts are one of the simplest ways to protect your business, set clear expectations and get...

Can I Take Action Against My Employee For Expressing Their Political Views?
Politics can be a sensitive topic in any workplace. As an employer, you might be wondering how far...

Understanding Unfair Dismissal In Australia: A Practical Guide For Employers And Employees
Losing a job or making the decision to end someone’s employment is a big moment. Emotions can run...

Do You Really Need To Wait For Your Client To Sign Your Contract?
You’ve sent your contract. The project is ready to go. Your client says “we’re all good” - but...

What Is An Unsolicited Consumer Agreement?
If you sell to customers by phone or door-to-door in Australia, the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) has special...
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