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Genuine 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.
Read noteEnding a casual employee's engagement in Australia, a step-by-step guide
Ending a casual employee's engagement in Australia: check the classification, run a fair process, write the termination letter and pay final wages correctly.
Read noteAdverse action at work and what Australian employers must not do
Adverse action at work: what Australian employers must not do, the protected reasons, the reverse onus of proof, penalties and a practical compliance checklist.
Read noteSuperannuation obligations for employers, who pays, how much and when
Who pays superannuation in Australia? Employers pay 12% super guarantee on qualifying earnings. Find out who is covered, when it is due and the penalties.
Read noteHow redundancy payouts work in Victoria, entitlements, exemptions and final pay
How redundancy payouts work in Victoria: when the NES requires severance, the weeks-of-service scale, the exemptions, and what belongs in your final pay.
Read noteShift penalties and overtime, your obligations as an employer
Unsure when shift penalties and overtime pay apply to your staff? Here is what Australian employers must do, from award rates to reasonable extra hours.
Read noteHow annual leave and personal leave work under the National Employment Standards
How annual leave and sick leave work under Australia's National Employment Standards: accrual, approvals, cashing out and final pay rules for employers.
Read noteHow enterprise agreements work in Australia
How enterprise agreements work in Australia: who bargains, how the vote and FWC approval run, and the better off overall test every agreement must pass.
Read noteWorkplace Bullying, what Australian Employers Must Do
Workplace bullying duties for Australian employers: the WHS psychological-safety duty, Fair Work stop-bullying orders, penalties and a compliance checklist.
Read noteHow award rates work and the mechanics of Modern Awards for employers
How award rates work in Australia: who sets them, who the national system covers, how classifications and penalties are applied, and what underpayment costs.
Read noteWhen to consult a lawyer for your Australian business
When should an Australian business consult a lawyer? A decision guide to the milestones where advice pays for itself, and the steps you can safely DIY.
Read noteMonitoring employee internet use and employer legal obligations
Monitoring employee internet use in Australia: who the law covers, the notice you must give, Privacy Act duties, penalties and a practical compliance checklist.
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