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Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for australian businesses.
What We Know About JobMaker So Far
If you were hiring young workers during the early stages of COVID-19, you probably heard a lot about the JobMaker Hiring Credit. It was one of the Australian Government’s incentives designed to...
5 February 2025
Employer’s Guide: How To Prepare Payslips
Getting payslips right is one of those small admin tasks that has a big legal impact. Payslips help your team understand how they’ve been paid and show that you’re meeting your obligations...
5 February 2025
Zombie Agreements: What Employers Need To Know
Heard the term “zombie agreements” and wondering if it affects your workplace? You’re not alone. Many Australian employers have had legacy industrial instruments still hanging around from the pre-Fair Work era -...
4 February 2025
Reducing Staff Hours Or Terminating Employees During Coronavirus: Your Legal Options
When demand drops or public health rules disrupt operations, staffing decisions can feel urgent. During coronavirus, many Australian businesses had to move quickly to keep their doors open while doing the right...
4 February 2025
Need To Make An Employee Redundant? What Small Business Owners Must Know
Making a role redundant is one of the tougher decisions you’ll make as a small business owner. It can be the right step for your business, but it does come with strict...
3 February 2025
What Are The Differences Between Casual And Part-Time Employees?
Hiring the right way can make or break your team’s performance and your budget. In Australia, one of the most common questions we hear from employers is whether to hire people as...
2 February 2025
What Is A Boilerplate Clause?
When you open a contract, you’ll often skim the first few pages and then jump straight to price and deliverables. It’s normal to gloss over the last section full of “standard” wording...
2 February 2025
Fair Work Grants 10 Days’ Paid Domestic Violence Leave In New Decision
Australia has taken an important step to support workers experiencing family and domestic violence. A new Fair Work decision provides 10 days’ paid family and domestic violence (FDV) leave for employees, creating...
31 January 2025
How To Be A Successful Sub-Contractor
Subcontracting can be a brilliant way to grow your income, build a reputation and choose the projects you want to work on - whether you’re in construction, trades, creative services, IT, health...
30 January 2025
Understanding Constructive Dismissal
If an employee resigns because work has become so unreasonable that they feel they have no real choice but to leave, that situation may be “constructive dismissal” under Australian employment law. It’s...
30 January 2025
A Guide To Workplace Bullying, Harassment And Discrimination
Creating a safe, respectful workplace isn’t just the right thing to do - in Australia, it’s a legal requirement. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or managing a growing team, you need...
30 January 2025
How To Avoid CV Fraud
Hiring can move fast - and when you’re under pressure to fill a role, it’s tempting to take a promising CV at face value. But CV fraud (also called resume fraud) is...
29 January 2025
Construction Contracts: Do I Need An Exclusivity Clause?
Winning and delivering construction work in Australia is competitive. Whether you’re a builder, subcontractor, supplier or consultant, you’ll often want certainty around who you can (and can’t) work with on a project...
29 January 2025
How Many Sick Days Do You Get A Year?
Sick days are part of running a healthy workplace. Whether you’re an employer setting up your leave systems or an employee checking your entitlements, understanding how sick leave accrues and when it...
29 January 2025
Are Volunteers Part Of Your Business? You Need A Volunteer Agreement.
Volunteers can add incredible value to a charity, social enterprise or community-focused business in Australia. They bring energy, skills and purpose to your mission - often at pivotal moments when resources are...
28 January 2025
An Employer’s Guide To Employee Share Schemes
Offering equity to your team can be a game-changer for growth, retention and culture. But employee equity comes with legal, tax and documentation steps you’ll want to get right from day one....
28 January 2025
Do Australian Workers Have The Right To Toilet Breaks?
Toilet breaks are a basic human need, but what does Australian law actually say about them at work? If you’re an employer, you want to stay compliant and keep your team safe...
28 January 2025
Workplace Health And Safety: An Overview For Employers
Creating a safe, healthy workplace isn’t just “good practice” - it’s a legal requirement in Australia and a core part of building a sustainable business. Whether you’re hiring your first team member...
26 January 2025
Do You Need A Business Sale Agreement?
Whether you’re buying a business or selling your own, a solid Business Sale Agreement is the backbone of a smooth, low‑risk deal in Australia. It sets out exactly what you’re buying or...
24 January 2025
When An Employee Resigns Without Notice, Is It Legal?
It’s every employer’s headache: an employee emails “I resign, effective immediately” or simply walks out mid-shift. Can they do that? Is it legal in Australia to resign without notice? And more importantly,...
24 January 2025
Update: New Casual Worker Laws May Impact Your Business
Casual employment is a backbone of many Australian businesses - from hospitality and retail to healthcare, logistics and tech. But the rules around who is a “casual”, how conversion to permanent works,...
24 January 2025
Hiring Remote Workers: What You Need To Know
Hiring remote workers can transform how your business operates. You can access a wider talent pool, offer flexibility your team will love, and often reduce costs. But with that flexibility comes legal...
22 January 2025
Jail Time For Underpaying Staff: Anti-Wage Theft Laws (VIC)
Victoria has taken a hard line on wage theft. If you intentionally underpay your employees in Victoria - or falsify records to hide it - you could face criminal charges, heavy fines,...
22 January 2025
Do You Need An Award Analysis?
If you employ staff in Australia, understanding exactly which modern award applies - and what it requires - isn’t optional. It’s critical to paying people correctly, building lawful rosters, and avoiding backpay...
22 January 2025
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