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Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for australian businesses.
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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