Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for australian businesses.
Fair Work Support Person: How To Run Lawful Workplace Meetings
When you’re handling a difficult conversation with an employee - like a performance discussion, an investigation interview or a potential termination meeting - you’ll often hear the phrase “support person.” As a...
31 October 2025
Sponsorship Obligations for Employers in Australia
Sponsoring can be a smart way to grow your business - whether you’re filling a skills gap by sponsoring an overseas worker, or boosting your brand by sponsoring an event or community...
31 October 2025
Theft in the Workplace: Legal Steps for Employers in Australia
Discovering or even suspecting theft in the workplace is stressful for any small business owner. Beyond the immediate financial loss, you’re dealing with trust, team morale and the risk of making a...
30 October 2025
Workplace Surveillance Act 2005 (NSW) Explained
Thinking about installing cameras in your premises, monitoring staff emails, or using GPS to track company vehicles? In New South Wales, the Workplace Surveillance Act 2005 (NSW) sets strict rules for how...
30 October 2025
Overtime Rates in Australia: How Employers Should Pay Overtime
When your team stays late to meet a deadline or covers a busy weekend, you’ll often need to pay overtime. Getting over time rates right matters - not just for compliance under...
30 October 2025
Casual Loading Rate in WA: 25% Loading Explained
If you employ casual staff in Western Australia, you’ll be dealing with casual loading. Getting it right matters - it affects your hourly rates, weekend and public holiday pay, and your overall...
30 October 2025
Types Of Leave In Australia: What Employers Need To Know
Leave isn’t just a compliance box to tick - it’s core to running a fair, productive workplace and looking after your people. As a small business owner in Australia, understanding the different...
30 October 2025
How to Set Up an Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) in Australia
Hiring great people is tough, especially when you’re competing with bigger businesses on salary. An Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) helps you offer something powerful: real ownership upside tied to your company’s...
30 October 2025
Grievance Policy in Australia: How to Set It Up and Use It
As your team grows, so does the need for clear and fair ways to raise and resolve workplace issues. A simple misunderstanding can become a costly dispute if there’s no process for...
30 October 2025
Terminating an Employee With Mental Health Issues in Australia
As an employer, you want to support your team and run a safe, productive workplace. Sometimes, though, you’ll face difficult situations where an employee’s mental health is seriously affecting performance, attendance or...
30 October 2025
Business Lawyers in Australia: What They Do and When to Hire One
Running a small business means wearing multiple hats. Some days you’re selling, other days you’re hiring, negotiating, or solving unexpected issues. When legal questions pop up, you don’t need another headache -...
30 October 2025Sexual Harassment Law in Australia: What Employers Need to Know
Creating a safe, respectful workplace isn’t just the right thing to do - in Australia, it’s a clear legal requirement. If you manage people, suppliers or contractors, sexual harassment law now places...
30 October 2025
How Does Redundancy Work in Australia?
Leaner teams, new technology, a change in strategy - there are good business reasons you might need to restructure. When a role is no longer required and a team member is impacted,...
29 October 2025
Payroll Tax in Australia: What It Is and How It Works
Hiring staff is a big milestone for any small business. It also means new obligations - and one that often surprises first‑time employers is payroll tax. Unlike PAYG withholding or superannuation, payroll...
29 October 2025
What Is Shift Loading In Australia?
If your team works evenings, overnight or early mornings, you’ve probably heard the term “shift loading.” Getting this right is essential for payroll accuracy and Fair Work compliance - and avoiding costly...
29 October 2025
Unpaid Internships in Australia: What Employers Need to Know
Welcoming a student or recent graduate into your business can be a win-win. They gain exposure and you get fresh energy on projects. But in Australia, unpaid internships are tightly regulated -...
29 October 2025
Is Stress Leave Sick Leave In Australia?
Employee stress and burnout come up in almost every workplace, and as an employer, you’ll often hear the phrase “stress leave.” That’s a common term, but it isn’t a separate legal category...
29 October 2025
Blackout Periods in Australia: When to Use Them and Legal Setup
If you’re running a small business in Australia, you’ve probably come across the term “blackout period” in different contexts - from staff leave during peak seasons to marketing campaigns and even equity...
29 October 2025
Greenfields Agreements in Australia: Key Points for Employers
Planning a new venture where you need staff but haven’t hired anyone yet? If you want certainty over wages and conditions before recruitment starts, a Greenfields Agreement can be a powerful tool....
29 October 2025
Unlawful Termination Lawyers in Australia
Ending someone’s employment is one of the toughest calls you’ll make as a business owner. It’s also one of the riskiest if it’s not handled properly. Beyond unfair dismissal claims, employers can...
28 October 2025
Can You Terminate An Employee After They Resign In Australia?
It’s common for a team member to hand in their resignation and then, during their notice period, issues pop up - misconduct comes to light, performance drops, or operational needs change. So...
28 October 2025
Northern Territory Long Service Leave: What Employers Need To Know
If you employ staff in the Northern Territory, long service leave (LSL) isn’t just a nice-to-have - it’s a legal entitlement under the Long Service Leave Act (NT). Getting it right protects...
28 October 2025
Can A Casual Employee Work Full-Time Hours In Australia?
Hiring can be tricky when you’re scaling quickly and need flexibility. You might have seen the phrase “casual full time” and wondered whether you can roster a casual employee on full-time hours...
28 October 2025
QLD Payroll Tax Due Dates: Key Deadlines
If you employ staff in Queensland and your wages bill is growing, payroll tax will likely be on your radar. It’s a state tax with its own rules, thresholds and deadlines -...
28 October 2025
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