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Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for australian businesses.
What Happens To My Employees When I Sell My Business?
Selling your business is a big milestone. Alongside the excitement (and paperwork), one of the first questions most owners ask is what happens to their employees. Do staff automatically go with the...
20 February 2025
Do I Need To Pay My Staff A Minimum Rate If They Are Being Paid A Piece Rate?
Paying staff by “piece” - for example per item packed, per kilogram picked, per sale made, or per task completed - can be an efficient way to align pay with output. But...
19 February 2025
Bringing On Interns? Here’s Why You Need An Internship Agreement
Interns can bring fresh ideas, extra hands during busy periods, and a pipeline of future talent into your business. When a placement is well-structured, it’s a win-win: the intern gains real-world experience,...
19 February 2025
What Are Contractor Terms And Conditions?
Working with contractors can be a smart, flexible way to scale your business in Australia. But without clear, written terms from the start, simple projects can turn into scope creep, payment disputes...
19 February 2025
What Is An Employment Separation Certificate?
When an employee leaves your business, there’s more to do than just processing their final pay. In Australia, you may be asked to complete an Employment Separation Certificate - a short form...
19 February 2025
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 talent pool and supports work-life balance. However, when your staff work from home, your...
18 February 2025
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 domestic and family violence (DFV). When the home is not a safe place, the...
16 February 2025
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 can feel harmless - even justified. But in Australia, what you say about your...
16 February 2025
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 scale. Before you hit “publish”, it’s essential to protect your business with clear, legally-sound...
14 February 2025
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 or small business. It can be exciting - you’re backing yourself and the venture,...
14 February 2025
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 you can go in managing employees who express political opinions-especially if those views cause...
14 February 2025
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 high, and there’s often a lot at stake for both sides. That’s why Australia’s...
13 February 2025
Can Directors Be Shareholders?
If you’re setting up or growing a company in Australia, it’s natural to wonder whether the same people can wear two hats - director and shareholder. The short answer is yes. In...
13 February 2025
What Type Of Contract Do I Need If I’m Working With A Developer?
Working with a developer can be one of the most exciting parts of building your product or platform. It’s where ideas become software. But it’s also an area where misunderstandings are common...
10 February 2025
Uber Eats, Unfair Dismissal And The Future Of The Gig Economy
The gig economy has changed how Australians work, earn and build businesses. Platforms like Uber Eats connect restaurants to customers and couriers at an incredible scale - but they also sit at...
9 February 2025
Employee Setting Up A Competing Business? Your Legal Options In Australia
Finding out an employee may be setting up a competing business can be stressful. You’ve invested in training, shared know‑how and built client relationships - and now you’re worried that hard work...
9 February 2025
Ultimate Business Owner’s Guide To Business Legislation
Starting or growing a business in Australia is exciting - but it also means playing by a clear set of rules. Understanding business legislation isn’t about turning you into a lawyer. It’s...
9 February 2025
Everything You Need To Know: Running A Business From Home
Running a business from home can be a smart, flexible way to launch or grow your venture in Australia. You save on overheads, you control your schedule, and you can test ideas...
9 February 2025
What Are Redundancy Entitlements?
Whether you’re an employer planning a restructure or an employee facing change, understanding redundancy entitlements in Australia can remove a lot of stress. Redundancy is about the role, not the person. When...
9 February 2025
Software Licence Agreements: What Is Included And Why
If you build, sell or implement software in Australia, a clear Software Licence Agreement is one of the most important documents in your toolkit. It sets the rules for how customers can...
9 February 2025
What Is An Employee Commission Agreement?
In many Australian businesses, commissions are a powerful way to motivate staff and align pay with performance. Whether you run a sales team, a recruitment firm, or a service business with business...
9 February 2025
Selling Or Buying Business Assets? You Need A Contract
Whether you’re streamlining your business, carving off a product line, or purchasing equipment, stock, IP or a customer list to grow, an “asset deal” can be a smart move. But there’s one...
9 February 2025
How To Reduce Staff Hours (Australia): A Practical Legal Guide For Employers
When business conditions change, reducing staff hours can be a sensible way to manage costs without losing your team’s skills and experience. But in Australia, you can’t simply cut hours overnight. There...
8 February 2025
Changing Staff From Full Time To Casual (Australia): A Practical Legal Guide For Employers
Restructuring your workforce is a normal part of running a business. Sometimes that means changing a role from full-time to casual to match fluctuating demand, extended trading hours, seasonal peaks or a...
5 February 2025
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