Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for australian businesses.
Non-Compete Clause Example in Australia
Hiring and training great people takes time and money. When someone leaves, it’s natural to worry they’ll take your clients, know-how or momentum to a competitor. That’s where a well-drafted non-compete clause...
25 November 2025
Casual Loading Rate in South Australia: What Employers Need to Know
Hiring casual staff can give your South Australian business the flexibility it needs to manage peaks, seasonality and changing rosters. But with that flexibility comes specific pay rules - especially casual loading....
25 November 2025
External Administration Vs Liquidation: Key Differences In Australia
If your company (or one of your key customers) is in financial distress, the terminology can feel overwhelming. You’ll hear phrases like “external administration”, “voluntary administration”, “receivership” and “liquidation” - but what...
25 November 2025
Unfair Dismissal Cases in Australia: Examples and Lessons
As a small business owner, managing staff is one of the most important - and sensitive - parts of running your business. When a working relationship isn’t working out, you may need...
25 November 2025
Code Of Conduct Examples & Templates For Small Business In Australia
A clear, practical Code of Conduct can transform your workplace culture and reduce legal risk. It sets the standard for how people behave at work, with customers and suppliers, and online -...
24 November 2025
Long Service Leave After 5 Years in WA
If you’re running a business in Western Australia, questions about long service leave (LSL) will come up sooner or later - and a common one is whether staff become entitled after five...
24 November 2025
Understanding CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) In Australia
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) isn’t just for big brands with glossy sustainability reports. As a small business in Australia, you can make a real impact-on your customers, your team, and your community-while...
24 November 2025
When Must Employees Provide a Medical Certificate in Australia?
Staff get sick - that’s part of running a team. The tricky part for many small businesses is knowing when you can ask for evidence and when you should simply approve the...
24 November 2025
How to Make an Employee Redundant in Australia
Restructuring is part of running a business. Markets shift, technology changes, and sometimes the role you needed last year simply isn’t required now. If you need to make a position redundant, the...
24 November 2025
Do Freelancers Need an ABN in Australia?
Working with freelancers can be a smart way to scale your business without committing to permanent headcount. But the admin can feel murky - especially around ABNs, tax withholding and getting your...
24 November 2025
What Is A Contractor In Australia?
Hiring the right people can make or break your small business. But before you bring someone on, you need to be clear about whether they’re an employee or a contractor - because...
24 November 2025
How Employers Should Manage Employee Leave in Australia
Managing employee leave well is essential to a healthy workplace and a compliant business. When your leave processes are clear, fair and consistent, your team feels supported and you reduce the risk...
23 November 2025
NSW Annual Payroll Tax Due Date: Deadlines and Requirements
Payroll tax can sneak up on busy business owners, especially around end-of-financial-year. If you’re paying wages in New South Wales and your total Australian wages exceed the NSW threshold, you’ll likely be...
23 November 2025
NES Leave Loading: What Employers Need To Know
Leave loading is one of those employment entitlements that can trip up even well-organised businesses. You want to pay your team correctly and stay compliant, but the rules can feel confusing -...
23 November 2025
Lawfully Managing Redundancy Before Maternity Leave In Australia
Facing a restructure when a team member is about to take maternity leave is a situation many small business owners dread. You want to do the right thing by your people, but...
23 November 2025
On-Call Allowance Rates in Australia
Running an on-call roster can be a smart way to deliver great service without overstaffing. But it also raises a practical question: how do you pay fairly and lawfully for on-call time...
23 November 2025
Fair Work Act Employee Records: What To Keep And How To Comply
When you’re running a small business in Australia, keeping solid employee records isn’t just good practice - it’s the law. The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and the Fair Work Regulations 2009...
22 November 2025
How Creditors’ Voluntary Winding Up (CVL) Works in Australia
If your company can’t pay its debts as and when they fall due, a creditors’ voluntary winding up (CVL) may be the cleanest way to draw a line under the business and...
22 November 2025
Smoko Breaks in Australia: What Employers Need to Know
“Smoko” breaks are a common part of Australian workplace culture, especially in trades, hospitality and shift-based settings. But as an employer, you can’t rely on tradition alone. You need a clear, compliant...
22 November 2025
Termination Of Employment Letter Template In Australia
Ending employment is never easy, but a clear, compliant termination of employment letter helps you do it fairly and lawfully. As a small business owner, you want to protect your business, treat...
22 November 2025
Redundancy Over 45: Employer Obligations in Australia
Planning a redundancy is never easy, and it can feel even more sensitive when the employee is over 45. As an employer, your obligations don’t change dramatically because of an employee’s age,...
22 November 2025
End of Financial Year Legal and Compliance Checklist in Australia
The end of financial year (EOFY) can feel hectic for small business owners in Australia. There’s tax, payroll, and reporting to juggle - and it all piles up as you head toward...
22 November 2025
How To Manage Contractors In Australia
Working with contractors can be a smart way to scale your small business. You can bring in specialist skills, stay flexible with costs, and move quickly when opportunities pop up. But managing...
22 November 2025
What Permanent Full-Time Employment Means for Employers in Australia
Hiring your first employee (or growing your team) is a big milestone. Choosing the right type of employment arrangement is just as important - it affects pay, leave, rostering, risk, and your...
22 November 2025
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