What we're monitoring.
employment law 09 Nov 2026
Annual salary and super in Australia, what plus super and inclusive of super mean
Unsure whether annual salary includes super in Australia? See how plus super and inclusive of super are calculated and what to put in your own contract.
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employment law 08 Nov 2026
Making an Unfair Dismissal Claim, the Process from Application to Remedy
Making an unfair dismissal claim with the Fair Work Commission, step by step: eligibility, the 21-day deadline, conciliation and the remedies that follow.
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commercial law 07 Nov 2026
Freelancing in Australia and the legal essentials for working for yourself
Know the legal essentials for freelancers in Australia: business structure, ABN and GST registration, contracts, who owns your work, and getting paid on time.
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employment law 07 Nov 2026
Eligible termination payments, your tax and super obligations as an employer
Your employer obligations when paying eligible termination payments: classification, ETP caps, PAYG withholding, STP reporting and superannuation guarantee.
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employment law 06 Nov 2026
Good reasons for sick leave and what the law requires of Australian employers
Understand what counts as a good reason for sick leave in Australia, what evidence you can request, and how to manage absences without breaching the NES.
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commercial law 06 Nov 2026
Starting an online business in Australia and the legal obligations before launch
Starting an online business in Australia? Know the legal obligations before launch: ABN and GST registration, privacy law, consumer guarantees and spam rules.
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commercial law 06 Nov 2026
Choosing the right commercial lawyer and local, specialist or online
Compare local firms, specialists and online lawyers to find the right commercial lawyer for your Australian business, from pricing to practical expertise
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commercial law 06 Nov 2026
How to protect confidential information in your small business
Protect your business's confidential information with NDAs, contracts and day-to-day practices the law will actually enforce, and know when to get a lawyer.
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employment law 05 Nov 2026
How study leave actually works for Australian employers
Study leave is not a statutory right in Australia. Learn where entitlements come from, whether it must be paid and how to handle requests.
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employment law 05 Nov 2026
Handling a suspected false medical certificate and employer obligations in Australia
What must Australian employers do when an employee submits a false medical certificate? Fair investigation, privacy rules and lawful discipline explained.
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employment law 05 Nov 2026
Superannuation on termination payments and what attracts super when an employee leaves
Which termination payments attract super when someone leaves? How ordinary time earnings and qualifying earnings apply to leave payouts, notice and redundancy.
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employment law 05 Nov 2026
Fair work obligations for small business, awards, the NES and dismissal rules
Your Fair Work obligations as a small business employer: awards, the National Employment Standards, records, pay slips and dismissal rules, plus the penalties.
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