Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for australian businesses.
Job Contract Template Australia: What To Customise
Found a job contract template for a new hire? Here's what to customise first, from award classification and hours to leave, probation and role-specific clauses.
7 November 2026
Can I End A Contractor Agreement Early?
Need to stop using a contractor? Here's how to check your notice rights, final payments, IP handover and dispute risks before ending the agreement.
6 November 2026
Can I Stop A Former Employee Taking My Clients?
Worried an ex-employee is approaching your clients? Here is how restraints, confidentiality and practical first steps work under Australian law.
1 November 2026
Cafe Staff Handbook Template: What To Include
Hiring cafe staff is easier when everyone knows the rules. Here is what to include in your cafe staff handbook, from rosters and uniforms to food safety and social media.
1 November 2026
Can An Employer Change A Commission Plan?
Updating a commission plan can be sensible as your business grows, but the process matters. Here's how to handle consent, notice and documentation clearly.
1 November 2026
What Affects The Cost Of A Fixed Term Employment Contract?
Budgeting for a fixed term hire? Here is what can affect the cost of a contract, when a template may work and when tailored legal help is worth it.
31 October 2026
Can Employees Use AI Tools With Customer Data?
Staff using AI with customer data? Here is how to set safe rules around privacy, confidentiality, client contracts and workplace AI use.
31 October 2026
Can You Ban Staff From Working For Competitors?
Worried about staff joining a competitor and taking clients or confidential information with them? Here's how restraints work and how to draft them more carefully.
31 October 2026
Conflict Of Interest Policy Template For Startups
Need a conflict of interest policy for your startup? Here is what to include for staff, directors, side hustles, suppliers and disclosure forms.
30 October 2026
Can You Stop Staff Posting About Work Online?
You can set rules for staff posting about work online, but the limits need to be reasonable. Here's how to protect your business without mishandling discipline.
30 October 2026
Can An Employer Read Employee Work Messages?
Thinking about checking staff emails or Slack messages? Here's how Australian workplace surveillance, privacy and acceptable use rules can affect your business.
30 October 2026
Ex Gratia Payment Letter Template: What To Include
Offering an ex gratia payment on exit? Here is what your letter should cover, when to use a deed of release and how to handle tax, super and liability wording.
29 October 2026
Allied Health Contractor Agreements In Australia
Engaging allied health contractors can work well, but only if the model is clear. Here is what your agreement should cover before practitioners start seeing patients.
29 October 2026
Workplace Investigation Letter Template For Employers
Need to start or progress a workplace investigation? Here is how to structure investigation letters, avoid prejudging the outcome and know when to get help.
29 October 2026
Employment Contract Template For Award Employees
Hiring an award-covered employee? Your contract needs to match the right award, classification, hours, allowances and leave from the start.
29 October 2026
Employment Contract For Salon Staff: What To Include
Hiring salon staff? Your employment contract should cover more than pay and hours. Here's what to include for rosters, commissions, clients and award compliance.
29 October 2026
Employment Contract Review For Founders And Senior Hires
Before you sign a new role, a careful contract review can protect your current business, future opportunities and negotiated benefits. Here are the clauses to check.
29 October 2026
WHS Policy Template: What To Include
Need a WHS policy for your team? Here's a practical template-style checklist you can adapt for offices, retail, trades and mobile workforces.
28 October 2026
Cafe Employment Contract Template: Award Clauses To Include
Hiring cafe staff? Your contract should match the right award, pay rules and roster practices so you can grow your team with fewer surprises.
28 October 2026
Sick Leave Policy Template: What To Include
Need a sick leave policy for your team? Here's what to include so your process is clear, fair and aligned with Fair Work rules.
28 October 2026
Fixed Term Contract Information Statement Checklist
Hiring fixed term staff? Here's how to provide the right Fair Work statement and check your contract terms, renewals and exceptions before you sign.
28 October 2026
Support Worker Employment Contract: Checklist
Hiring support workers? Your employment contract should cover more than pay and hours. Here are the clauses and award issues care providers should check first.
27 October 2026
Can An Employer Withhold Final Pay In Australia?
Thinking about holding back final pay because an employee owes money or kept property? Here is how to handle deductions safely under Australian employment law.
26 October 2026
Can You Require Employees To Use Fingerprint Scanners Or Facial Recognition At Work?
Can you force staff to use fingerprint scanners or facial recognition at work? Get clear on consent, privacy risks and when an employee can lawfully refuse.
26 October 2026
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