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Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for australian businesses.
Notifiable Incidents Explained: Essential Guide for Australian Employers
Serious workplace incidents can happen even in well-run businesses. When they do, Australian employers have strict legal duties to notify the regulator and manage the site safely. If you’re unsure what counts...
26 April 2025
Essendon Football Club Injuries: Workplace Safety & OHS Legal Insights
High-profile sports injuries, like those reported around Essendon Football Club, spark big questions about workplace safety, duty of care and how employers should respond when people get hurt on the job. While...
26 April 2025
Wage Payments In Australia: Essential Compliance Guide
Paying your team correctly and on time is one of the most important responsibilities you have as an employer. It also happens to be one of the most heavily regulated areas under...
26 April 2025
Labour Hire Authority: Essential Legal Guide For Australian Businesses
Whether you run an on-hire staffing agency or you’re a host business engaging temps and contractors, labour hire can help you scale fast. It also comes with strict rules in Australia -...
26 April 2025
Lawyers On Demand: Essential Australian Employment Law Insights
Hiring, managing and offboarding staff can be one of the most rewarding parts of running a business. It’s also where many legal risks live if you don’t have the right foundations. If...
26 April 2025
Long Service Leave In Tasmania: Essential Employer & Employee Guide
Long service leave (LSL) is a valuable workplace entitlement that rewards long-term service. In Tasmania, LSL is set by state legislation, so the rules, calculations and timing can differ from other parts...
26 April 2025
Adopting Casual Dress Codes: Australian Workplace Legal Insights
Thinking about moving to a more relaxed, casual dress code at work? You’re not alone. Many Australian businesses are embracing flexible attire to support comfort, inclusion and a modern workplace culture. Done...
26 April 2025
Contractor Opt-Out Notices: What Australian Contractors Need To Know
If you’re working as an independent contractor in Australia - or engaging contractors in your business - you may have seen “contractor opt-out notices”. They’re usually short forms that say the person...
26 April 2025
Employment Contracts for Sign Writers: Essential Australian Legal Guide
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26 April 2025
Support Persons In Disciplinary Meetings: Essential Australian Guide
Facing a disciplinary or performance meeting can be stressful for both you and your team. Inviting a support person is one simple step that can make the process fairer, calmer and more...
26 April 2025
Better Off Overall Test (BOOT): Essential Australian Employer Guide
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25 April 2025
Enterprise Law Essentials: Australian Business Compliance Guide
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25 April 2025
Australia’s New Unfair Dismissal Threshold: Your Essential Guide
If you employ staff in Australia, understanding unfair dismissal rules isn’t optional - it’s essential. From 1 July 2024, the high-income threshold for unfair dismissal jumped, which changes who can bring a...
25 April 2025
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 Explained
The Fair Work landscape has shifted significantly over 2023-2025. If you run a business in Australia, you’ve likely heard about the “Closing Loopholes” reforms - a package designed to lift wages compliance,...
25 April 2025
Instant Dismissal Explained: Immediate Termination In Australia
Sometimes, serious conduct issues demand immediate action. If you’re facing theft, assault, severe breaches of safety, or other serious misconduct in your workplace, you may be considering instant dismissal (also called summary...
25 April 2025
Absorbing Superannuation Guarantee Increases: Employer Options In Australia
Superannuation Guarantee (SG) increases are phasing in, and many employers are asking a practical question: can we absorb the extra super into existing salaries, or do we need to lift overall remuneration?...
25 April 2025
Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE) Explained: Employer’s Guide In Australia
If you employ staff in Australia, Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE) sits at the heart of your superannuation obligations. Get OTE right, and your super contributions will be accurate and compliant. Get it...
24 April 2025
Standard Business Sponsorship Accreditation: Essential Australian Guide
Hiring the right person can transform your business. If the talent you need isn’t available locally, sponsoring a skilled overseas worker may be the solution - especially for specialist or hard‑to‑fill roles....
24 April 2025
Payroll Obligations Explained: Australian Employer Compliance Guide
Hiring your first team member is a big milestone - and it also means you’ll be running payroll. In Australia, payroll isn’t just “processing wages”. It’s a set of legal obligations around...
24 April 2025
WHS Policy Implementation: Essential Guide For Australian Workplaces
Every Australian business has a legal and moral duty to keep people safe at work. A clear, practical Work Health and Safety (WHS) policy is how you turn that duty into daily...
23 April 2025
Wrongful Termination In Australia: Protecting Employees And Businesses
Ending employment is one of the hardest parts of running a business - and one of the most stressful experiences for employees. When a dismissal is not handled properly, both sides face...
23 April 2025
Employment Contracts Explained: Australian Legal Guide for Employers
Hiring the right people is exciting - but the success of your working relationship starts with a clear, compliant employment contract. Done well, your agreement sets expectations, protects your business, and helps...
23 April 2025
Diversity In Australian Workplaces: Essential Legal & HR Insights
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22 April 2025
Employee Leave Definitions: Essential Australian Employer Guide
Managing employee leave touches almost every part of your business - from rostering and payroll to culture and compliance. Get it right and you’ll support your team while staying on the right...
22 April 2025
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