Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for australian businesses.
Statutory Leave Entitlements for Australian Employees
If you employ staff (or you’re about to), understanding statutory leave entitlements is one of those “must get right” parts of running a small business in Australia. Leave mistakes can quickly become...
9 June 2026
Can Employers Withhold Annual Leave In Australia?
Annual leave is one of those workplace issues that can feel straightforward until you’re actually running a roster, managing cashflow, and trying to keep operations moving. You might have a team member...
9 June 2026
Real Estate Employment Arrangements: Employees vs Contractors & Key Agreements
Running a real estate agency means you’re constantly balancing competing priorities: listings, appraisals, inspections, auctions, compliance, and (often) growth targets. But one of the biggest risk areas for agencies is often the...
8 June 2026
Post-Employment Obligations For Australian Employers And Founders
When someone leaves your business, it’s tempting to treat it as the end of the relationship. In reality, an exit is often the moment where legal risk (and business risk) spikes. Why?...
8 June 2026
2023 Flexible Working Arrangement Changes for Australian Employers
Flexible work isn’t just a “nice to have” anymore. For many Australian small businesses, it’s a practical way to attract and retain good people, reduce turnover, and keep your operations running smoothly....
8 June 2026
Paying Wages In Australia: Employer Obligations And Compliance Risks
As a small business owner, few things are as central (or as sensitive) as paying wages correctly and on time. It’s not just a “payroll admin” task - it’s a core legal...
8 June 2026
Pay Slip Requirements For Employers In Australia
Running a small business in Australia often means you’re wearing a few hats at once - sales, operations, customer service, and (sooner or later) payroll. And while paying people correctly is the...
8 June 2026
No-Show at Work: How Australian Employers Should Handle Absenteeism
A no show at work situation can throw your entire day (and sometimes your whole week) into chaos. One person not turning up can mean missed deadlines, unhappy customers, safety risks, and...
5 June 2026
Commission Structure Template For Australian Startups And SMEs
What Is A Commission Structure Template (And Why Your Business Needs One)? A commission structure template is a written framework that sets out how you calculate, earn, approve and pay commissions to...
5 June 2026
Enterprise Agreement Process: Step-By-Step Guide In Australia
Hiring and keeping great people is one of the biggest growth levers for any Australian small or medium business. But as your team grows, so do the “people” questions: pay rates, classifications,...
5 June 2026
Funeral and Compassionate Leave Rules for Australian Employers
When someone in your team loses a loved one, the workplace can quickly become the last thing on their mind. At the same time, as a small business owner, you still need...
5 June 2026
Remuneration Details Employers Must Include in Employment Contracts in Australia
When you’re building a startup, hiring your first few employees can feel like a huge milestone. It’s exciting - but it’s also one of the fastest ways to accidentally create legal and...
5 June 2026
One Week Notice: Employers’ And Employees’ Rights And Obligations In Australia
In a small business, staffing changes can hit hard and fast. One resignation can mean scrambling to cover shifts, reassigning clients, or delaying projects. On the other hand, you also need to...
4 June 2026
Grievance Pay: Paying Staff During Workplace Disputes In Australia
Workplace issues happen, even in healthy teams. Sometimes it’s a simple misunderstanding. Other times, it’s a formal complaint (a “grievance”) about conduct, bullying, safety, rostering, pay, performance management or disciplinary action. When...
4 June 2026
Calculating Notice Periods for Part-Time Employees in Australia
Hiring part-time staff can be a great way to grow your business without committing to full-time headcount. But when a part-time employee resigns (or you need to end the employment), many small...
4 June 2026
Unfair Dismissal Small Business Exemption: What Employers Need To Know In Australia
If you run a small business, managing staff issues can feel personal, time-consuming and high-stakes. When performance slips, misconduct happens, or the business simply can’t sustain a role, you might need to...
4 June 2026
Can You Be Fired for Mental Health Issues in Australia?
As a small business owner, you’re often balancing productivity, customer expectations, and your team’s wellbeing all at once. So when an employee discloses a mental health condition (or their behaviour and performance...
4 June 2026
Real Estate Contractors: Contracts, Compliance & Contractor vs Employee Risks
If you run a real estate agency or property business, engaging a real estate contractor can feel like the practical choice. You can scale up quickly, bring in specialist skills, and keep...
4 June 2026
Recruitment Policy Template: Australia (Startup and SME Guide)
Hiring your first (or next) team member is one of the biggest growth milestones in a startup or small business. It can also be one of the fastest ways to end up...
3 June 2026
How to Approve Annual Leave Requests in Australia
Annual leave is one of those everyday employment issues that can feel simple on the surface (“Can I take next Friday off?”) but becomes complicated fast once you’re running a roster, meeting...
3 June 2026
Performance Management Policy Template For Australian Employers
When you’re building a startup or small business, performance issues can feel personal - especially when your team is small and everyone’s wearing multiple hats. But avoiding performance conversations usually makes things...
2 June 2026
Tattoos In The Workplace: What Australian Employers Should Know
Tattoos are now a normal part of life for many Australians - which means they’re also a normal part of your team. Whether you run a café, retail store, tradie business, professional...
2 June 2026
What To Do When An Employee Stops Showing Up To Work In Australia
When an employee is not showing up to work, it can throw your entire business off course. Rosters fall apart, customers get impacted, and your team may feel the pressure (and frustration)...
1 June 2026
Do You Have to Give Notice When Ending Employment or Contracts?
When you’re running a small business, ending an arrangement can feel like a balancing act. You want to move quickly (because time and cash flow matter), but you also want to protect...
1 June 2026
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