Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for australian businesses.
Minority Shareholder Rights Under The Corporations Act In Australia
If you run a small business or startup in Australia, bringing in co-founders, early employees, friends-and-family investors or angel investors can be a turning point for growth. But it can also create...
3 August 2026
Long Service Leave Notice Periods: Employer Rules in Australia
Long service leave (LSL) is one of those entitlements that can quietly sit in the background for years - until it suddenly becomes urgent. Maybe a long-standing team member emails you saying...
3 August 2026
Gross Employment Income Per Pay Period: Employer Guide In Australia
If you run a small business, payroll can feel like one of those “simple in theory, complex in practice” areas. You know what you want to achieve: pay your team correctly, on...
3 August 2026
Can Employers Require Employees to Return to the Office in Australia?
For many Australian small businesses, working from home went from “nice-to-have” to “how we operate” almost overnight. Now, as businesses stabilise and customer expectations evolve, you might be thinking about bringing your...
3 August 2026
What Is a Factual Reference? Legal Guidelines for Employment and Company References
A factual reference is a reference that sticks to objective, verifiable information rather than opinions. This guide explains how Australian businesses
3 August 2026
Weekend Shifts: Saturday & Sunday Working Rules
Weekend shifts can trigger penalty rates, overtime and rostering issues for Australian employers. Learn what to check before you roster Saturday or Sunday
2 August 2026
STI Bonus Schemes in Australia: Legal Issues for Employers
An STI bonus can motivate staff and support growth, but unclear bonus terms often create disputes about entitlement, discretion, targets and termination
1 August 2026Purchased Leave in Australia: What Employers Should Include in Their Policies
Thinking about offering purchase leave to staff? Here is what Australian employers should include in their policies, contracts and payroll processes
1 August 2026
What to Include in a Staff Handbook for Australian Film Production Companies
A staff handbook can save Australian film production companies from confusion, payroll disputes and on-set issues, but only if it actually fits production
31 July 2026
How to Structure Commission and Incentive Terms for Software Reseller Staff
Software reseller commission plans often go wrong when contracts do not clearly explain when commission is earned, how bonuses are calculated, and what
31 July 2026
Staff Handbook Policies for Auto Repair Workshops in Australia
A staff handbook for an auto repair workshop should do more than set basic rules. This guide explains the policies Australian workshop owners should
31 July 2026
Legal Essentials for Self-employed Contractors: Contracts, Rights and Obligations
Hiring or working as a contractor in Australia? Learn the essentials for self-employed contractors, including contract terms, classification risks, IP
31 July 2026Bonus Plan Rules for Australian Employers: Common Legal Mistakes
Bonus plans can motivate staff, but unclear bonus plan rules can create disputes over pay, discretion and termination. Here are the common legal mistakes
31 July 2026
Prospective Employees: Legal Issues Australian Employers Should Consider
Hiring risk starts before day one. Learn what Australian employers should check when dealing with a prospective employee, from job offers and contracts to
30 July 2026
Who Is Legally Responsible for Your Business's Health and Safety Policy?
In Australia, legal responsibility for a business’s health and safety policy does not sit with one person alone. This guide explains the role of the
30 July 2026Managing Contractors and Freelancers in an Equipment Hire Business
Using contractors and freelancers in an equipment hire business can be practical, but the legal risks grow quickly if worker classification, contracts
29 July 2026Minimum Working Age Rules for Australian Employers
Hiring younger staff in Australia is not as simple as choosing an age and offering a casual shift. Employers need to check state child employment rules
29 July 2026Managing Contractors and Freelancers for Digital Health Platforms in Australia
Digital health platforms often use contractors and freelancers for clinical, technical and content roles, but a generic agreement can create real legal
28 July 2026
Compassionate Leave In SA: Guide For South Australian Employers
When someone on your team experiences a death, a serious family emergency, or another traumatic event, the workplace can feel like the last thing that matters - but it’s still where many...
28 July 2026
Company Secretary Job Description: Duties And Legal Responsibilities For SMEs
If you run a small or growing company in Australia, you’ve probably heard the term “company secretary” come up in conversations about compliance, ASIC and corporate governance. For many SMEs, the tricky...
28 July 2026
What Is a Casual Worker in Australia? Employer Guide
Not sure whether a worker is really casual under Australian law? This employer guide explains the casual worker definition, when casual employment is
28 July 2026Managing Contractors and Freelancers in an Australian Trade Business
Using subcontractors and freelancers can help an Australian trade business scale, but the legal risks are real if worker status, contracts, safety and IP
27 July 2026What Is Working From Home? Employer Obligations and Policy Tips in Australia
Work from home has shifted from a “nice-to-have” perk to a standard way of working for many Australian businesses. But when you’re the employer, the practical question isn’t just what work from...
27 July 2026
Notice Periods in Australia: Employer Rules and Requirements
If you employ staff, sooner or later you’ll face the “notice period” question. An employee resigns and wants to leave next week. You decide a role isn’t working out and need to...
27 July 2026
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