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Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for australian businesses.
Section 772 Of The Fair Work Act: Unlawful Termination Explained
If you’re making decisions about ending someone’s employment, it’s important to understand more than just “unfair dismissal.” Section 772 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) creates a separate set of rules...
2 January 2026
Negligence Claims Against Employers In Australia
If an employee is injured or suffers a loss at work, one of the scariest phrases a business owner can hear is “negligence claim against employer.” It’s a serious risk - and...
2 January 2026
Superannuation Obligations For Employers: Essential Guide (2026)
Hiring your first employee (or growing from a small team into a bigger one) is exciting - but it also means stepping into a set of employer obligations that can feel surprisingly...
2 January 2026
Working Overtime In 2026: What You Need To Know
Overtime can be a real pressure point for Australian businesses. Sometimes it’s unavoidable (a deadline blows out, a key staff member is off sick, demand spikes), and sometimes it quietly becomes “how...
2 January 2026
How To Sell Your Online Business (2026 Updated)
Selling an online business can be one of the biggest (and most exciting) milestones in your business journey. Whether you’ve built a Shopify store from scratch, grown a content site with consistent...
1 January 2026
Hiring Fairly: What Is Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)? (2026 Updated)
Hiring your first employee (or your fiftieth) is exciting - but it can also feel like you’re stepping into a legal minefield. In Australia, “hiring fairly” isn’t just a nice idea. It’s...
1 January 2026
How Does Payment In Lieu Of Notice Work In Australia? (2026)
Ending an employment relationship is never just a “quick admin task”. If you employ staff, you’ll usually need to give notice of termination (or receive notice if an employee resigns), and that...
1 January 2026
Can You Resign Effective Immediately in Australia?
When an employee hands you a resignation “effective immediately”, it can be stressful. You’re juggling rosters, clients and cash flow - and now you’re wondering what your legal options are if they...
1 January 2026
On-Call Allowance in NSW: What Employers Need to Know
Running a small team often means juggling after-hours customer needs, maintenance issues or urgent call-outs. If you roster staff to be “on call” in New South Wales, it’s important to get the...
1 January 2026
Do You Need A Lawyer To Review Employment Contracts In Australia?
Hiring your next employee is exciting - but it’s also a legal moment of truth for your business. The terms you offer in your employment contracts set expectations, manage risk, and keep...
1 January 2026
How To Write A Casual Termination Letter (Fair Work)
Managing casual staff gives your business flexibility, but ending a casual engagement still needs to be handled carefully. Even though the Fair Work Act treats casuals differently to permanent staff, you can...
1 January 2026
How To Buy a Carpentry Business For Sale in Australia
Spotting a carpentry business for sale can be a smart shortcut into the construction trades - you get existing customers, equipment, staff and a brand from day one. But a smooth handover...
31 December 2025
Employer Overpaid Me: How to Fix Payroll Overpayments in Australia
Payroll mistakes happen - even in well-run businesses. If an employee says “my employer overpaid me”, it can quickly become a sensitive issue that affects cashflow, morale and compliance. The good news?...
31 December 2025
Aged Care Award 2010: What Employers Need To Know In 2026
If you employ people in residential aged care, home care, or community care, the Aged Care Award 2010 is one of the main legal “rulebooks” that will shape how you pay and...
31 December 2025
What Counts As Reasonable Overtime In Australia?
Running a small business often means juggling peaks in demand, tight deadlines and unexpected staffing gaps. In those moments, asking your team to work overtime can feel essential to keep the doors...
31 December 2025
Employer Obligations For Employee Leave In Australia
Employee leave is part of running a fair and compliant workplace in Australia - but it can feel complex if you don’t handle leave every day. If you’re a small business owner,...
31 December 2025
Miscarriage Leave in Victoria: Employer Obligations and Support
Supporting a team member through pregnancy loss is both a human and a legal responsibility. As a Victorian small business, you’ll want to respond with empathy while staying compliant with Fair Work...
30 December 2025
Business Sale Contract QLD: What You Need To Know
Selling (or buying) a business in Queensland is a big milestone. It’s also a transaction where the details matter - from what’s included in the sale to how employee entitlements, leases and...
30 December 2025
Do Part-Timers Get Sick Leave in Australia?
If you employ part-time staff, it’s natural to ask: do part timers get sick leave? The short answer is yes - part-time employees in Australia are entitled to paid personal/carer’s leave (commonly...
30 December 2025
Can You Retract a Job Offer in Australia?
Hiring moves fast, and sometimes your business needs change just as quickly. Maybe budgets tighten, a project falls through, or new information surfaces during pre-employment checks. If you’ve already issued a job...
30 December 2025
Workplace Surveillance Laws in Australia: What Employers Need to Know
Monitoring what happens in your workplace can feel essential - from discouraging theft to managing cyber risks and ensuring safety. But workplace surveillance laws in Australia are strict, and getting it wrong...
30 December 2025
What Do You Get for 10 Years’ Long Service in Australia?
Hitting the 10‑year mark is a big milestone for any employee - and for you as the employer, it usually triggers a significant long service leave entitlement. But exactly what “10 years’...
30 December 2025
Filming Without Consent in NSW: What Businesses Need to Know
Video can be a powerful tool for your business - from deterring theft with CCTV to capturing great content for marketing. But in New South Wales, strict surveillance and privacy rules apply....
29 December 2025
Commercial Law Examples In Australia
Running a small business in Australia means juggling customers, suppliers, staff, and growth-all at once. Commercial law sits behind each of these moving parts. When it’s done well, it protects your cash...
29 December 2025
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