Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for australian businesses.
Fair Work Legal Services Award: Compliance Essentials For Employers
Running a legal practice in Australia comes with unique rewards - and some very specific employment law obligations. If you hire legal admin staff, paralegals or law clerks, the Legal Services Award...
15 June 2025
Legal Guide To Full-Time Employment Contracts In Australia
Hiring your first full-time employee (or growing your team) is an exciting step. It also changes your legal obligations in important ways – from minimum entitlements and pay to record-keeping and workplace...
15 June 2025
Corporate Social Responsibility Legislation In Australia: What It Means For Your Business
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is no longer a “nice to have” in Australia. Customers, employees, investors and regulators increasingly expect businesses to operate ethically, treat people fairly and minimise harm to the...
15 June 2025
Valid Reasons For Employee Dismissal In Australia
Dismissing an employee is one of the toughest calls you’ll make as a business owner. It’s also an area where getting the law wrong can be costly. The good news is that...
15 June 2025
Notice Requirements For Casual Employees In Australia
Casual employment is designed to be flexible - and that flexibility often raises questions about notice. If you manage a team or work as a casual yourself, you might be wondering: do...
15 June 2025
Individual Flexibility Agreements (IFAs): Employer’s Guide
Are you looking to build a flexible, positive workplace that attracts great people while remaining compliant with Australian law? One tool available to employers is the Individual Flexibility Agreement (IFA). Getting an...
15 June 2025
Your Guide To Sick Days In Australian Employment Law
Taking time off when you’re unwell is essential - for your recovery and for a safe, productive workplace. In Australia, sick days (personal/carer’s leave) are a core entitlement, but the rules can...
15 June 2025
Do You Pay Superannuation On Annual Leave?
When you’re paying staff in Australia, it’s normal to wonder what exactly attracts superannuation and what doesn’t. Annual leave, annual leave loading, long service leave and final payouts can all be treated...
15 June 2025
Issuing A Notice Of Dismissal In Australia: Employer’s Legal Requirements
Letting someone go is one of the hardest parts of running a team. As an employer in Australia, you not only have to handle a sensitive conversation - you also need to...
15 June 2025
Termination In Lieu Of Notice: Essential Australian Employer’s Guide
Ending employment is rarely easy. If you’re leading a small business, you want to do the right thing by your team while protecting your business from risk. One area that often raises...
14 June 2025
Salary vs Wages in Australia: Employer’s Essential Guide
When you’re hiring in Australia, one of the first decisions you’ll make is how to pay your people. Should you offer a fixed annual salary or pay an hourly wage? It sounds...
14 June 2025
Leadership vs Management: Differences For Australian Businesses
If you’re building or growing a business in Australia, you’ve probably heard “leadership” and “management” used as if they’re the same thing. They’re related, but they’re not identical. In practice, most founders...
14 June 2025
How To Make Payslips Online: Compliance Guide for Employers
Running a business in Australia often means you’re juggling many roles - and payroll is one of the big ones. Payslips aren’t just a courtesy; they’re a legal requirement for employers and...
14 June 2025
Who Pays For Maternity Leave In Australia?
Planning parental leave is a big milestone for your employee and your business. It’s also a moment when practical questions come up fast - especially “who pays?”, “is super required?”, and “how...
14 June 2025
How Personal Leave Accrues In Australia: Employer’s Essential Guide
Personal leave can feel tricky when you’re juggling rosters, payroll and award obligations. The good news? Once you understand how it accrues and what the National Employment Standards (NES) require, it becomes...
14 June 2025
Maximum Term Contracts In Australia: What Employers Should Know
Hiring on a maximum term can be a smart way to cover a project, replace someone on parental leave, or manage headcount while your business grows. Done well, it gives you flexibility...
14 June 2025
Sick Leave Entitlements: When Can Employees Take Sick Leave?
If you’re running a business or managing a team, understanding sick leave entitlements in Australia is essential. It helps you support your people when they’re unwell, stay compliant with the Fair Work...
14 June 2025
Labour Hire Employment Explained For Australian Businesses
Labour hire can be a smart way to scale your workforce quickly without taking on permanent headcount. It lets you access skilled people fast, keep admin light, and respond to project peaks...
14 June 2025
Termination On Medical Grounds: Legal Obligations For Employers
Supporting your team when someone is unwell can be one of the hardest parts of running a business. You want to do the right thing by your employee and protect your business...
14 June 2025
Paying Employees on Public Holidays: Australian Employer Obligations
If you employ staff in Australia, public holidays come with specific pay and rostering rules you need to get right. Questions like “Do I have to pay if they don’t work?”, “What...
14 June 2025
How To Start A Childcare Business In Australia: Legal Checklist
Starting a childcare business in Australia is rewarding, in-demand and genuinely impactful for families in your community. Whether you’re opening a long day care centre, running family day care from home, or...
14 June 2025
Manual Handling Code Of Practice In Queensland: Key Points
Manual handling is part of everyday work for many Queensland businesses - from lifting boxes in a warehouse to setting up equipment at an event or moving files in an office. But...
14 June 2025
How To Prepare a Separation of Employment Certificate
Letting someone go or confirming the end of their employment can feel daunting. On top of final pay and handover tasks, you may also need to provide a separation of employment certificate...
14 June 2025
Time Off In Lieu (TOIL): Employer’s Guide To Compliance In Australia
Managing workloads and busy periods is part and parcel of running a team. One tool many Australian employers use is Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) - a flexible way to recognise extra...
14 June 2025
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