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Monitoring 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.
Read noteCasual Employees and Unfair Dismissal, when a Casual Can Claim
When can a casual employee claim unfair dismissal? Our guide explains the regular and systematic work test, eligibility rules and small business protections.
Read noteHow to change an employment contract in Australia
How to change an employment contract in Australia: what you can and can't vary, the paperwork involved, and what happens if an employee refuses to sign.
Read noteRestraint clauses in Australian contracts, the types and what courts enforce
Restraint clauses in Australian contracts explained: non-compete, non-solicitation, non-dealing, non-poach and confidentiality clauses, and what courts enforce.
Read noteFull-Time Employment in Australia, what the Label Really Means
Full-time employment in Australia usually means 38 ordinary hours a week, but awards, agreements and contracts can change it. Here's what the label involves.
Read noteCEO vs director, is a CEO always a director in Australia?
Being a CEO does not automatically make you a director in Australia. Here is how the two roles differ, who owes what duties, and when to get legal help.
Read noteWorkplace policies in Australia, what your business needs and why
Which workplace policies does your Australian business actually need? The legal requirements behind them, the policies worth having, and how to roll them out.
Read noteWHS obligations for customers, what businesses and visitors each owe
Do WHS obligations apply to customers? Yes, in part: your business owes customers a duty of care, and customers must take reasonable care for their own safety.
Read noteDemoted at work, is it legal and what can you do?
Been demoted and wondering if it is legal? Learn when a demotion counts as a dismissal under the Fair Work Act and what you can do about it.
Read noteGross insubordination, a step-by-step response process for Australian employers
Handling gross insubordination in Australia: a step-by-step process for investigating a refusal to follow directions and deciding if summary dismissal is fair.
Read noteAccepting a resignation letter in Australia, a step-by-step guide
How to accept a resignation letter in Australia: what your acknowledgement must cover, notice periods, final pay, handover and when to get legal advice.
Read noteWorkplace safety lessons from the Essendon supplements case
The Essendon supplements case shows an employer can be fined for workplace safety even when no worker is injured. Here is what it means for your WHS duties.
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