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Queensland employment law and what employers must do to stay compliant
Queensland employment law essentials: which system covers your business, the standards you can't undercut, and the compliance steps that prevent costly claims.
Read noteExpanding to the US from Australia and the legal foundations to get right
Expanding to the US from Australia? A legal roadmap covering structure, state registration, contracts, trade marks, hiring and privacy for Australian SMEs.
Read noteEmployment law obligations for manufacturing businesses, a compliance guide
Employment law obligations for manufacturing businesses: award pay, maximum hours, leave, flexible work and WHS duties, plus penalties for getting them wrong.
Read noteWhen a valid reason for dismissal is still an unfair dismissal
A valid reason for dismissal was not enough for Bunnings: the Fair Work Commission found the dismissal unfair on process. Learn how to protect your business.
Read noteHow serious is that legal problem? A risk triage guide for Australian businesses
Not sure how serious your business's legal problem is? Learn how to triage legal risk in Australia and respond before small issues become expensive claims.
Read noteCan you backdate a contract in Australia?
Can you backdate a contract in Australia? Learn when backdating documents is unlawful and the lawful ways to make an agreement effective from an earlier date.
Read noteProviding notice to casual employees and your obligations as an Australian employer
Notice to casual employees: Australian employers' duties on ending engagements, roster changes, shift cancellations, stand downs and conversion responses.
Read notePaying super on annual leave, what counts and what doesn't
When must you pay super on annual leave, leave loading and termination payouts? The OTE and qualifying earnings rules and Payday Super deadlines, explained.
Read noteSetting up a side hustle from home and the legal steps, in order
Starting a side hustle from home? The legal steps, in order: pick a structure, get an ABN, register a business name, check GST, licences, IP and contracts.
Read noteLong service leave in Victoria and employer obligations under the LSL Act 2018
Employer obligations for long service leave in Victoria: the seven-year trigger, tracking service, paying leave and the penalties for getting it wrong.
Read noteWorkplace monitoring in Australia and the legal obligations for employers
Workplace monitoring laws in Australia explained: the notice, consent and data-handling obligations that make CCTV, GPS and call recording lawful for employers.
Read noteGenuine redundancy or termination and deciding which pathway applies
Is your situation a genuine redundancy or a termination for another reason? Weigh the legal tests, entitlements and unfair dismissal risks before you act.
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