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Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for australian businesses.
How to Handle Last‑Minute Mental Health Day Requests in Australia
As an employer, you’ll occasionally get that early-morning message: a team member needs a last‑minute day off for their mental health. You care about your people and you also have a business...
7 January 2026
Annual Bonus In Australia: How To Structure, Document, And Comply
Thinking about paying an annual bonus to reward performance and retain great people? A well-designed bonus program can lift motivation, align your team to business goals and help you compete for talent....
7 January 2026
Should You Use Free Employee Handbook Templates in Australia?
Putting together an employee handbook is one of the best ways to set expectations, reduce risk and keep your team on the same page. When you’re busy running a small business, it’s...
7 January 2026
Internship Contract: Setting Up Compliant Internships in Australia
Interns can bring fresh energy and skills to your business - and a well-run internship program can build your talent pipeline for years to come. But there’s a catch: interns sit in...
7 January 2026
Am I Covered By An Award In Australia?
As a small business owner in Australia, one of the first questions you’ll face when hiring staff is whether your employees are covered by a modern award - and if so, which...
7 January 2026
Labour Agreement Stream in Australia: What Employers Should Know
Finding the skills you need can be tough, especially in regional areas or niche industries. If standard employer‑sponsored visa pathways don’t suit your role or candidate, the labor agreement stream (often written...
6 January 2026
Internship Agreement Template in Australia: Key Clauses
Bringing interns into your business can be a smart way to grow your talent pipeline, test new roles, and support future employees. But in Australia, internships sit at the intersection of employment...
6 January 2026
Workplace Monitoring in Australia: What Employers Need to Know
Workplace monitoring can help you protect assets, improve safety and meet compliance obligations. Whether it’s CCTV in your shopfront, logging staff emails, recording customer calls, or tracking vehicles, the right systems can...
6 January 2026
Job Offer Letter Sample PDF: Draft A Legally Sound One In Australia
Hiring is exciting - but it’s also when small legal missteps can creep in. A clear, compliant job offer letter sets the tone for your employment relationship and helps avoid disputes down...
6 January 2026
Working On Public Holidays In Australia: Pay, Rosters, Compliance
Public holidays are great for customers and communities, but they can be tricky for small businesses to navigate. If you open your doors, you’ll need to think about staffing, penalty rates and...
6 January 2026
ACT Government Long Service Leave: What Employers Need To Know
If you employ staff in Canberra or anywhere in the ACT, you need to understand how long service leave (LSL) works under ACT Government laws. Long service leave is a state and...
6 January 2026
Notice Periods for Employees Over 45 in Australia
Ending employment is never easy, and the rules around notice can feel confusing - especially when the employee is aged 45 or over. If you’re planning a restructure, dealing with performance or...
6 January 2026
Are Employees Allowed To Take A Mental Health Day Off Work? (2026 Updated)
Mental health is a workplace issue as much as it is a personal one. If you employ staff, chances are you’ve already seen it play out in real life: an employee calls...
6 January 2026
What You Need To Know About Delivery Service Agreements (2026 Updated)
Deliveries are no longer a “nice-to-have” for Australian businesses. Whether you run an eCommerce store, a restaurant, a pharmacy, a wholesaler, or a service business that needs equipment dropped on-site, your delivery...
6 January 2026
Do You Need a Compliance Lawyer in Australia?
When you’re growing a small business, “compliance” can feel like a moving target. There are rules around how you market, sell, hire, store customer data and even how you handle complaints -...
6 January 2026
Employee Entitlements On The Sale Of A Business In Australia
Selling your business is a big milestone. Among the price, assets and handover plan, one area you can’t afford to overlook is what happens to your employees and their entitlements. Handled well,...
6 January 2026
Minimum Entitlements in Australia: What Employers Need to Know
Hiring people is exciting - it’s a sign your business is growing. It also means you take on legal responsibilities as an employer, including providing the “minimum entitlements” your employees are legally...
6 January 2026
How Salary Pay Works in Australia
Hiring your first employee on a salary is a big milestone. It can also raise a lot of practical questions: what exactly does a “salary” cover, how often should you pay, and...
6 January 2026
How To Restructure To Legally Terminate An Employee In Australia
Restructuring is part of running a business. Markets change, budgets tighten and technology evolves - sometimes you genuinely no longer need certain roles. But there’s a right and wrong way to manage...
6 January 2026
Managing Unsuccessful Probation Periods in Australia
Probation periods are designed to help you confirm whether a new hire is the right fit for the role and your business. Sometimes, despite good intentions on both sides, things don’t work...
5 January 2026
Employer Lump Sum Payments in Australia: What To Pay and When
Lump sum payments can pop up at key moments in the employment lifecycle - when someone leaves, when you settle a dispute, or when you correct historical underpayments. If you’re running a...
5 January 2026
Does Your Business Sell Both Goods And Services? Make Sure You’re Using The Right Contract (2026 Updated)
If your business sells both goods and services, you’re in good company. Plenty of Australian businesses operate in that “hybrid” space - like selling a product and also installing it, supplying equipment...
5 January 2026
Employee Rights When Accused of Theft: Fair Process in Australia
Discovering a potential theft at work is stressful. You want to protect your business, your team and your customers - fast. But moving too quickly (or skipping steps) can backfire. If you...
5 January 2026
Disciplinary Action For Workplace Theft In Australia
Discovering or even suspecting employee theft is stressful for any small business. You’re balancing the need to protect your business with the legal requirement to act fairly and lawfully. The good news...
5 January 2026
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