Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for australian businesses.
Ultimate Guide To Diego v Deliveroo: The Evolving Gig Economy
The gig economy has transformed how people work and how businesses deliver services. Food delivery, rideshare and on‑demand platforms have reshaped customer expectations - and the law has been working hard to...
1 January 2025
Sub-Contracting And Head Contracts: Here’s What You Need To Know
Whether you’re a principal engaging a head contractor, a head contractor building a delivery team, or a subcontractor stepping onto a new project, the contract chain is where risk is managed -...
1 January 2025
National Employment Standards For Business Owners
If you employ people in Australia, the National Employment Standards (NES) are the foundation of your workplace obligations. They set the minimum entitlements most employees are guaranteed under the Fair Work Act...
25 September 2024
How To Navigate International Contractor Management For Australian Businesses
Hiring talent across borders can be a game-changer for Australian businesses. You can access niche expertise, work around the clock, and scale faster without adding permanent headcount. At the same time, managing...
25 September 2024
What Is Time In Lieu?
If your team sometimes works beyond their ordinary hours, you might be wondering whether you need to pay overtime or whether you can offer “time in lieu” instead. Time in lieu (often...
6 August 2024
How Paid Parental Leave Functions: A Comprehensive Employer's Guide
Paid parental leave is one of those topics every Australian employer will face sooner or later. It’s great for retaining talent and building a supportive culture, but it can feel complex if...
23 July 2024
Modern Slavery: An Australian Perspective
Modern slavery isn’t just something that happens overseas or in extreme circumstances. It can appear in everyday supply chains - from raw materials to packaging and logistics - and often hides behind...
5 June 2024
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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