Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for australian businesses.
Unfair Dismissal Salary Threshold in Australia
Ending employment is never easy, and it’s an area where a misstep can quickly turn into time-consuming and costly disputes. One concept that often confuses employers is the unfair dismissal salary threshold....
19 December 2025
What Is The Base Rate Of Pay In Australia?
Getting pay right is one of the most important (and visible) compliance tasks for any small business in Australia. If you underpay, you risk backpay claims, penalties and brand damage. If you...
19 December 2025
Sexual Harassment Legislation in Australia: What Employers Should Do
Creating a safe, respectful workplace isn’t just the right thing to do - it’s a legal requirement in Australia. Recent changes have strengthened sexual harassment legislation and placed a clear, proactive “positive...
19 December 2025
Do You Have To Pay Super On Directors’ Fees In Australia?
If you have a company with directors who are paid for their board work, you’re probably asking the same question many Australian business owners do: do we need to pay superannuation on...
19 December 2025
Selling a Business Checklist in Australia
Deciding to sell your business is a big milestone. It’s the reward for years of work and, with the right process, it can also be a smooth and valuable exit. But selling...
19 December 2025
Alternate Dispute Resolution in Australia
Disputes happen in business. An invoice goes unpaid, a delivery misses the mark, or a contract gets interpreted differently by each party. When tensions rise, your first thought doesn’t have to be...
19 December 2025
Unfair Demotion At Work In Australia: Lawful Steps For Employers
Demotion isn’t a step any small business owner takes lightly. But there are times when it can feel like the right move - for example, after sustained underperformance, a restructure, or loss...
19 December 2025
Restraint of Trade Clause Example in Australia
Hiring and training great people, building your customer base, and developing unique know‑how takes time and money. It’s natural to want protection if an employee, contractor or business buyer could walk away...
19 December 2025
Unvested Equity in Australia: What Employers and Startups Should Know
Offering equity can be a powerful way to attract, motivate and retain great people. But the moment equity enters the picture, so does a key legal concept you need to manage carefully:...
19 December 2025
Common Law Contract Vs Enterprise Agreement In Australia
Hiring your first team or scaling your workforce is exciting - but the way you set pay and conditions can get confusing quickly. Two terms you’ll hear a lot are “common law...
19 December 2025
Chattel Sale of Business: What It Means and How It Works
Selling a business doesn’t always mean selling the company itself. In many deals, the buyer only wants the business assets - the equipment, stock, brand and goodwill - not the shares or...
18 December 2025
Public Holiday Pay Rates In South Australia
Public holidays can be busy, complex or both - especially when it comes to paying your team correctly. If you run a business in South Australia, you’ll need to navigate state public...
18 December 2025
Prevent And Respond To Sex-Based Harassment At Work In Australia
Creating a safe, respectful workplace isn’t just the right thing to do - it’s a legal requirement in Australia. If you run a small business, the rules around sex based harassment have...
18 December 2025
How to Write a Salary Increase Letter to an Employee in Australia
Giving a pay rise is one of the clearest ways to recognise good work and retain great people. But as an employer in Australia, it’s important to get the process right -...
18 December 2025
Part-Time Contract Template In Australia: What To Include
Hiring part-time staff can be a smart way to scale sustainably, cover peak periods and retain great people who prefer flexible hours. But to make it work, you need a clear, compliant...
18 December 2025
How To Use Legal Templates In Australia
Getting your legal basics right doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right legal templates, you can set clear expectations, manage risk and present a professional face to customers, suppliers and staff...
18 December 2025
Consequences of Not Showing Up for Work in Australia
When a team member doesn’t show up for work without notice, it can throw your roster, customer commitments and team morale off balance. As a small business, you need a clear, fair...
18 December 2025
Business Outsourcing: Legal Essentials
Outsourcing can be a smart way to grow your small business without taking on big fixed costs. Whether you’re engaging a bookkeeper, a marketing agency, a developer or a virtual assistant, the...
18 December 2025
Payslips in Australia: What to Include, When to Send, Compliance
Running payroll may not be the most exciting part of business ownership, but getting payslips right matters. Payslips (or pay slips) are a legal requirement in Australia, and they’re one of the...
18 December 2025
Long Service Leave for Casual Employees in NSW
If you engage casual staff in New South Wales, you’re probably asking the same question we hear from many employers: do casuals get long service leave in NSW, and how do we...
17 December 2025
Forced Retirement In Australia: What Employers Need To Know
As an employer, you may be wondering if you can ask an employee to retire, or what to do when an employee can no longer perform their role safely or effectively. In...
17 December 2025
Dress Code Policy Template in Australia: Clear, Fair and Compliant
A clear dress code policy can make day-to-day operations easier. It sets expectations, protects your brand image and supports health and safety at work. But getting it wrong can create real risk....
17 December 2025
Occupational Work Health And Safety (WHS) Obligations In Australia
Keeping people safe at work isn’t just the right thing to do - it’s the law. As a small business owner in Australia, you have clear duties under workplace health and safety...
17 December 2025
How To Wind Up A Solvent Company In Australia
Deciding to close a company you’ve built isn’t easy, even when things are going well. If your company can pay its debts in full and you’re ready to move on, winding up...
17 December 2025
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