Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for australian businesses.
What Do Employment Lawyers Do?
If you run a business in Australia, it doesn’t take long to realise people issues can quickly become legal issues. Hiring, managing performance, setting rosters, approving leave, handling complaints, or letting someone...
18 January 2025
Hiring Overseas Employees To Avoid The Fair Work Act?
With remote work now the norm, it’s natural for Australian businesses to look overseas for talent. The question we hear a lot is: can you hire someone offshore to sidestep Australian minimum...
18 January 2025
What Is A Cascading Clause?
If you’ve ever seen a long “restraint of trade” section in a contract with multiple options for time periods and geographic areas, there’s a good chance you were looking at a cascading...
17 January 2025
A Guide To Employee Onboarding
Bringing a new team member on board is an exciting milestone. It’s a chance to set clear expectations, build trust and productivity from day one, and make sure you’re meeting your legal...
17 January 2025
Everything You Need To Know About Redundancy
Making roles redundant is one of the most difficult decisions a business can face. It often happens during restructures, downturns or when technology changes how work is done. Handled properly, redundancy is...
17 January 2025
Performance Management And Employee Termination (Australia): A Practical Guide For Employers
Managing performance isn’t easy. You’re balancing team morale, legal risk and the day-to-day needs of your business - often all at once. The good news is that a clear, fair and well-documented...
17 January 2025
Is Your Business Compliant With Your Modern Award?
Hiring staff is exciting - it means your business is growing. But once you have employees in Australia, you also need to make sure you’re paying them correctly and following the rules...
16 January 2025
How Do I Move My Business Online And What Legals Do I Need?
Shifting your business online can unlock new customers, lower overheads and give you flexibility in how you deliver products and services. Whether you’re adding an online store to your existing bricks-and-mortar operation...
15 January 2025
Do I Need A Whistleblower Policy?
Creating a safe, lawful and ethical workplace isn’t just good practice - it protects your people and your business. A clear whistleblower policy is one of the most effective ways to encourage...
14 January 2025
What Is Wage Theft?
Wage theft is a big issue in Australia - and it doesn’t just affect large corporations making headlines. Small businesses can slip up too, sometimes without realising it. If you employ staff,...
12 January 2025
Writing An Anti-Harassment And Discrimination Policy For Your Business
Creating a safe, respectful workplace is not only the right thing to do - it’s also a legal requirement in Australia. An effective Anti‑Harassment and Discrimination Policy sets clear expectations, helps you...
11 January 2025
What Do Australian Businesses Need To Know About The GDPR?
If your business has a website, runs online ads, or sells services internationally, you’ve probably heard of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Even if you’re based in Australia, the GDPR can...
11 January 2025
It Wasn’t Me, It Was My Employee: What You Need To Know About Employers’ Liability
When you run a business in Australia, you don’t just wear the owner’s hat - you also carry legal responsibility for what happens in your workplace. That responsibility can extend to things...
11 January 2025
What Is Share Vesting And What Kind Of Contract Do You Need?
If you’re building a startup in Australia with co-founders, early employees or advisors, you’ve probably heard the term “vesting”. It’s one of the best ways to align incentives, protect your cap table...
11 January 2025
The Gig Economy And Australian Law: What’s Next?
The gig economy is now a normal part of how many Australians work and how businesses operate. From delivery platforms to creative marketplaces and professional freelancing, “on‑demand” has changed expectations around speed,...
10 January 2025
Pre‑Emptive Rights For Company Shareholders (Australia): A Practical Guide
Bringing in new investors or letting an existing owner sell their stake can be exciting for growth - but it can also change who controls your company. That’s where pre‑emptive rights come...
10 January 2025
What You Need To Know About Sales Commissions
Sales commissions can be a great way to motivate your team, reward performance and grow revenue. But in Australia, there are important legal rules around how you structure, document and pay commissions...
9 January 2025
ESOP Or ESS: Which One Is Right For My Business?
Offering equity to your team is one of the most effective ways to attract, motivate and retain great people without draining cash. In Australia, you’ll often hear two terms used for this:...
9 January 2025
An Employer’s Guide To Voluntary & Forced Redundancies
When your business needs to restructure, reduce costs or change direction, letting people go is one of the hardest decisions you’ll make. Redundancy is sometimes the right step, but it has to...
8 January 2025
What Is Employee Stand Down?
If you’re facing a sudden stoppage of work - think a natural disaster, a critical supply chain failure or an unexpected power outage - you might be wondering whether you can lawfully...
8 January 2025
Wrongful Dismissal Vs Unfair Dismissal: What’s The Difference?
If you’ve just lost your job, the terms “wrongful dismissal” and “unfair dismissal” can sound similar - but in Australian law they mean different things and lead you down very different legal...
7 January 2025
Contractors Vs Sub-Contractors: What’s The Difference?
If you’re growing a business in Australia, chances are you’ll work with contractors at some point. As your projects scale, you may also hear people talk about “sub-contractors” - and it’s totally...
6 January 2025
How Do Company Directors Get Paid?
If you’re running a company in Australia, a common early question is how directors should be paid. Do you pay them a salary like an employee, or fees like a contractor? What...
6 January 2025
This Recent Ruling On Casual Workers Could Affect Your Business
If you engage casual employees, a recent ruling has sharpened the focus on what “casual” really means in Australia - and the consequences if the arrangement doesn’t stack up. In short, tribunals...
6 January 2025
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