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Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for australian businesses.
Closing Loopholes No. 2: What’s New In The Second Act Of The Fair Work Changes
The Fair Work landscape has shifted again. The second tranche of the “Closing Loopholes” reforms (commonly referred to as Closing Loopholes No. 2) builds on last year’s changes and introduces new rules...
28 February 2024
Who Does The Fair Work Act Apply To?
If you employ staff in Australia (or plan to), you’re likely wondering whether the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) applies to your business - and what that actually means day to day....
14 February 2024
Set Off Clauses In Employment Contracts
Paying a “loaded” or all‑inclusive rate can make payroll simpler and help you attract great talent. But if you’re relying on that higher rate to cover things like overtime, penalties or allowances...
17 October 2023
Navigating Termination Of Employment In Australia: A Practical Guide For Employers
Ending someone’s employment is never easy. Whether it’s due to poor performance, serious misconduct, redundancy or a structural change in your business, termination of employment raises legal, operational and human questions all...
4 October 2023
Understanding Vicarious Liability In The Business World
If you run a business in Australia, you’re responsible for much more than great products and happy customers. In certain situations, the law can make your business responsible for what your team...
26 September 2023
Legal Aspects Of Performance Management
For a car to work, all parts of the machine need to function well. From the outer parts we see, to the inner workings we don’t- every element has a task so...
12 September 2023
How To Terminate A Contract With A Client
When you run a business, each client is valuable. However, at some point you might find yourself in a scenario where you can no longer continue your relationship with a particular client....
20 June 2023
How To Terminate An Employee
Ending someone’s employment is one of the toughest tasks you’ll face as a business owner. It’s emotional, time‑sensitive and, most importantly, governed by strict legal rules under Australian employment law. The good...
9 June 2023
Can You Make An Employee Work On A Public Holiday?
Public holidays are often your busiest trading days - or the days you’d prefer to close. Either way, you need to know where you stand legally before you roster staff. Under Australian...
29 May 2023
Do Small Businesses Have To Pay Redundancy?
Redundancies are one of the hardest decisions a small business owner will ever make. When cashflow tightens or your operating model changes, you might need to reshape roles - but understanding if,...
6 March 2023
Offboarding Checklist For Your Business
Employee exits happen in every business - whether it’s a resignation, redundancy or termination. A clear, fair and legally compliant offboarding process protects your business, maintains team morale and reduces the risk...
27 February 2023
Employee Vs Contractor: What Did The High Court Say?
Whether someone is an “employee” or an “independent contractor” isn’t just a label - it affects pay, super, leave, tax, insurance and your risk of penalties under Australian law. If you run...
24 February 2022
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