Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for australian businesses.
Loaded Rate Of Pay: How It’s Calculated And When To Use It In Australia
If you’re running a small business in Australia, you’ve probably heard people talk about using a “loaded rate of pay” for employees, contractors, or project work. On paper, it sounds simple: instead...
15 June 2026
Job Safety Analysis Template Victoria: Compliance Guide
If you run a small or medium business in Victoria, you already know that “workplace safety” is not just a box to tick. It’s a core part of keeping your people safe,...
15 June 2026
Data Retention Periods in Australia: Legal Requirements and Best Practices
If you run a small business, you’re probably collecting (and generating) more information than you realise - customer emails, invoices, employee records, supplier contracts, CCTV footage, website enquiries, and maybe even call...
15 June 2026
How To Pay Remuneration Correctly In Australia
When you’re building a startup or running a small business, “payroll” can feel like just another admin task on your list. But paying remuneration correctly is one of those areas where small...
15 June 2026
Outworkers Meaning: Legal Status, Contracts And Compliance In Australia
If your business uses people who produce, pack, assemble or finish products from their home (or another location that isn’t your usual workplace), you might be dealing with outworkers - even if...
15 June 2026
How To Create A Secondment Policy: Key Clauses, Risks And Best Practices
Secondments can be a great way to build capability in your team without committing to a permanent change. You might second an employee into a new role to cover parental leave, support...
13 June 2026
Mask Mandates in Australia: Legal Obligations and Workplace Safety
“Do we still have to wear masks at work?” is one of those questions that keeps coming back - especially when there’s a seasonal wave of illness, a vulnerable customer base, or...
12 June 2026
Sales Commission Structure Template Under Australian Employment Law
If you’re building a sales team (or even just bringing on your first salesperson), a commission plan can be a great way to drive revenue and reward performance. But commission can also...
12 June 2026
Maternity Leave Role Protection: Employer Rights And Return-To-Work Duties
Managing a maternity leave position is one of those moments where running a small business can feel especially high-stakes. On one hand, you want to support a valued team member through parental...
11 June 2026
Suspected Fraudulent Medical Certificate? Steps for Australian Employers
Managing sick leave is a normal part of running a business. Most of the time, you’ll receive a medical certificate, you’ll record the leave, and you’ll move on. But sometimes, things don’t...
11 June 2026
End-Of-Year Bonuses: A Legal Checklist For Australian Employers
Paying an end of year bonus can be a great way to recognise effort, share wins, and keep your team motivated going into the new year. But from a legal perspective, bonuses...
11 June 2026
How To Calculate Pro Rata Leave For Employees In Australia
When you’re running a small business, leave entitlements can feel deceptively simple until you hire part-time staff, deal with new starters, manage resignations, or have an employee change their hours mid-year. That’s...
11 June 2026
Essential Clauses for Individual Contracts in Australia
If you run a small business, it’s only a matter of time before you need an individual employment contract or a contractor agreement. Maybe you’re hiring your first employee. Maybe you’re engaging...
10 June 2026
How To Become B Corp Certified: Step-By-Step Guide
If you’re building a purpose-led business, you’ve probably noticed customers, investors and employees are expecting more than a great product or service. They want to know how you operate: how you treat...
10 June 2026
Does An Hourly Rate Include Super? (Australia)
If you employ staff or engage contractors, you’ve probably run into this question (often at the worst possible time, like when you’re negotiating pay or trying to fix payroll): does an hourly...
10 June 2026
Recruitment Terms Of Business For Australian Startups And SMEs
If you’re scaling a startup or running a small business, recruitment can quickly become a “now” problem. You’ve got work to deliver, customers to support, and a team that’s stretched. So when...
10 June 2026
Casual Loading in South Australia: Employer Guide
If you employ casual staff in South Australia, “casual loading” is one of those concepts that seems simple on the surface - until you’re actually setting pay rates, rostering staff, and trying...
10 June 2026
Permanent Work in Australia: Hiring, Contracts and Compliance for SMEs
If you’re building (or stabilising) a growing business, there’s a good chance you’ve started thinking more seriously about hiring employees on a permanent basis. Permanent employees can help you lock in capability,...
10 June 2026
How To Calculate Annual Leave Entitlements For Your Business In Australia
Annual leave is one of those “must get right” parts of employing people in Australia. When you don’t, it can quickly lead to payroll mistakes, unhappy staff, and disputes that take time...
10 June 2026
What Happens If You Don't Have a Written Employment Contract in Australia?
It happens more often than you’d think: you hire someone quickly during a busy period, they start “tomorrow”, and the paperwork gets pushed to next week. Then next week turns into next...
10 June 2026
Can a Sole Trader Also Be an Employee in Australia?
It’s incredibly common for Australian small business owners to wear more than one hat. You might be running your own business as a sole trader while also keeping a part-time (or even...
9 June 2026
Family Care Leave: Employer Obligations In Australia
Running a small business often means you’re balancing tight rosters, customer expectations, and cash flow - all while trying to build a workplace people actually want to stay in. Family care leave...
9 June 2026
Award Contract: What It Means and How It Works
If you employ staff in Australia (or you’re about to), you’ve probably heard people throw around the term “award contract”. It usually comes up when you’re hiring your first employee, dealing with...
9 June 2026
Ongoing Contract vs Permanent Employment in Australia: Key Differences
When you’re hiring (or trying to keep your workforce flexible), it’s normal to weigh up an “ongoing contract” against permanent employment. On paper, they can look similar. In practice, the differences can...
9 June 2026
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