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Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for australian businesses.
How To Start A Mechanic Business In Australia: Workshop Or Mobile
Australians rely on mechanics every day, which makes starting a mechanic business in Australia a strong opportunity if you’ve got the skills and a plan. Whether you’re launching a mobile mechanic service...
9 January 2026
Does SEEK Salary Include Super In Australia?
Writing a job ad should be simple, but small details like how you present salary can cause confusion - especially around whether the figure “includes super”. If you’re listing on SEEK, it’s...
9 January 2026
Social, Community And Home Care Award (SCHADS) In Australia
If you run a care, community or disability support business, getting the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS Award) right is essential. It’s one of the most complex...
9 January 2026
Seconding Your Employees? You Need A Secondment Agreement (2026 Updated)
Secondments can be a smart way to move talent where it’s needed most - without permanently changing your team structure. Maybe you’re lending a high performer to a client for a critical...
8 January 2026
What Is Casual Working in Australia?
Casual hiring can give your business the flexibility to meet peaks in demand, cover busy weekends, or test new services without committing to fixed hours. But “casual working” has a specific meaning...
8 January 2026
Sham Contracting In Australia: What It Is And How To Spot It
If you use contractors in your small business, it’s critical to make sure they’re genuinely engaged as independent contractors - not employees in disguise. Getting this wrong can expose you to significant...
8 January 2026
Modern Awards vs Enterprise Agreements: Which Is Best In Australia?
If you employ staff in Australia, you’ll run into the question sooner or later: should you rely on a modern award, or try to put an enterprise agreement in place? Both options...
8 January 2026
Is It Illegal To Pay Cash In Hand In Australia? (2026 Updated)
Paying someone in cash can feel simple. No bank transfers, no waiting for payments to clear, and it can be convenient for short shifts or one-off jobs. But in Australia, “cash in...
8 January 2026
A Guide To Outsourcing (2026 Updated)
Outsourcing can be one of the fastest ways to grow a small business in Australia. When you outsource well, you get specialist skills on demand, more flexibility in your costs, and time...
8 January 2026
Why Do I Need A Phantom Share Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a business in Australia, chances are you’ve thought about how to attract and keep great people. Maybe you want to reward a key hire, incentivise a contractor, or keep...
8 January 2026
Breaking Down Casual Worker Laws 2021 (Updated 2026)
Casual work is a big part of how many Australian small businesses operate. It can give you flexibility during busy periods, help you manage seasonal demand, and let you build a team...
8 January 2026
Workplace Dress Codes In Australia: What Employers Need To Know
Setting a workplace dress code can help your business look professional, keep people safe, and make day-to-day expectations clear. But in Australia, your dress code needs to be reasonable and lawful -...
8 January 2026
Superannuation for Contractors: Australian Compliance & Best Practices (Updated 2026)
If you engage contractors in your business, superannuation can feel like one of those “surely this is someone else’s problem” topics - until you get an ATO query, a contractor complaint, or...
8 January 2026
Can Employees Be Forced To Take Annual Leave? (2026 Updated)
Annual leave is meant to be a genuine break from work, not a tool to “manage” staffing issues or fix a budget blowout. But if you run a business, you’ve probably hit...
8 January 2026
Employee Obligations in Australia: What Employers Need To Know
Hiring staff is a big milestone for any small business. It’s exciting - and it comes with clear employee obligations you need to meet under Australian law. If you understand your obligations...
8 January 2026
Business Code of Conduct: How to Create One
A strong business code of conduct sets the tone for how your team, managers and contractors behave every day - with customers, suppliers and each other. It’s more than a set of...
8 January 2026
Key Things to Check Before Buying a Business in Australia
Buying an existing business can be a smart way to grow faster, step into an established customer base, and avoid starting from zero. But it’s also a big commitment. The numbers, contracts,...
8 January 2026
Overtime on Public Holidays in Australia: What Employers Need to Know
Public holidays can be great for sales and customer goodwill, but they also raise tricky payroll and rostering questions for employers. If your team works on a public holiday, when does that...
8 January 2026
Key Personnel: What They Are And How To Protect Your Business
Every small business has people it can’t live without. Whether it’s a founder who brings in sales, a head developer who knows the code base inside-out, or a site manager who holds...
8 January 2026
Do I Need A Parental Leave Policy? (2026 Updated)
If you employ staff in Australia, parental leave will come up sooner or later - whether it’s a pregnancy announcement, an adoption placement, a partner taking time off to support a new...
7 January 2026
Annualised Salary Under Fair Work: What Employers Need To Know
Paying a simple, consistent salary can make payroll easier. But if your employees are covered by a modern award, you can’t just “roll in” everything and hope it evens out. Fair Work’s...
7 January 2026
Salary vs Wages in Australia: What’s the Difference?
Hiring your first team member (or formalising how you pay your growing team) is a big step. One of the first questions you’ll face is simple on the surface - should you...
7 January 2026
Release Letter vs Deed: When Each Is Best in Australia
Ending a contract or resolving a dispute is often easiest when everything is put in writing - clearly, fairly and finally. That’s where a release letter comes in. It can help you...
7 January 2026
How To Prevent And Respond To Unfair Workplace Issues In Australia
As a small business owner, a fair and respectful workplace isn’t just “nice to have” - it’s essential. It helps you retain good people, avoid legal disputes, and build a culture that...
7 January 2026
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