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The essential clauses of a labour hire employment contract
A clause-by-clause guide to the employment contracts labour hire companies need, covering award compliance, casual status, restraints, confidentiality and WHS.
Read noteQuit or Sacked, when a Forced Resignation Becomes an Unfair Dismissal Claim
A casual driver forced to resign won unfair dismissal compensation. How the rules on casuals, forced resignation and small business apply to you.
Read noteWhat an Industrial Relations Lawyer Does (and When You Might Need One)
What does an industrial relations lawyer do for your business? From awards and enterprise agreements to Fair Work claims, here is when you need one.
Read noteAnnualised salaries and your award compliance obligations
An annualised salary for award-covered staff carries strict Fair Work duties. Here are the notice, record-keeping and reconciliation obligations you must meet.
Read noteSick leave in Queensland and employer obligations under the National Employment Standards
Queensland sick leave entitlements for employers: who must provide paid personal/carer's leave, how it accrues, what evidence to ask for, and penalties.
Read noteBusiness contracts for Australian small businesses, types, clauses and legal traps
What business contracts does an Australian small business need? A guide to client, supplier and employment agreements, the key clauses and legal traps.
Read noteEmployment law obligations in Queensland, a Brisbane employer's guide
Employment law obligations for Queensland employers: awards, pay, leave, WHS, workers compensation, termination and contractor risks, explained.
Read noteShould your business sign an enterprise agreement
Should your business adopt an enterprise agreement? These are the lock-in, safety net and exit trade-offs to weigh before you start bargaining for one.
Read noteThe lawful termination process in Australia, a step-by-step guide
Terminating an employee lawfully in Australia means a valid reason, a fair process and correct final pay. Here is the step-by-step process and the traps.
Read noteStarting an accounting business in Australia and your key legal obligations
Starting an accounting business in Australia: registration, client agreements, privacy, super and AML/CTF obligations, and the penalties for getting them wrong.
Read noteNational Employment Standards and what your business must do to comply
Your obligations under Australia's National Employment Standards explained: who's covered, all 12 entitlements, and the penalties for getting them wrong.
Read noteTermination payments in Australia and what employers must pay when an employee leaves
Australian employer obligations on termination pay: final wages, notice, annual leave, redundancy, plus the deadlines, tax and super rules that apply.
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