What we're monitoring.
employment law 21 Oct 2026
Total annual salary meaning, what the figure does and doesn't cover
Total annual salary meaning: what the term covers in Australian employment, how super fits in, and how to set a defensible figure.
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employment law 20 Oct 2026
Fair Work Information Statement and your legal obligation to give it to new employees
Fair Work Information Statement obligations: who must receive it, when to give it, the casual and fixed-term statements, and penalties for non-compliance.
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commercial law 20 Oct 2026
Leadership vs management and the legal difference in Australian business
Leadership vs management: directors carry statutory duties managers execute day to day. See where the roles meet in Australian law and how a lawyer helps.
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employment law 20 Oct 2026
How casual employment works in Australia, definition, loading and conversion
How casual employment works in Australia: the legal definition, the casual loading, conversion rights and the leave entitlements every employer needs to know.
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commercial law 19 Oct 2026
When your startup actually needs a commercial lawyer
When does a startup need a commercial lawyer? A decision guide weighing DIY templates against paid legal advice and the contracts that justify the cost.
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employment law 19 Oct 2026
How portable long service leave works in Australia
How portable long service leave works in Australia: which industries and states are covered, how levies and service records operate, and what employers must do.
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employment law 19 Oct 2026
Choosing between a common law contract and an enterprise agreement
Common law contract or enterprise agreement: the factors that decide which fits your workforce, from award coverage and the NES to the Better Off Overall Test.
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employment law 19 Oct 2026
Employment lawyers in Australia, what they do and when to call one
Wondering when your business needs employment lawyers in Australia? Here's what they do, the key moments to get advice, and how early help saves money.
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employment law 18 Oct 2026
Backing out of a job offer before the start date and what the law allows
Can you terminate an employee before their first day? We cover the contract, notice, unfair dismissal and general protections rules for Australian employers.
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employment law 18 Oct 2026
Unfair dismissal and your obligations before dismissing an employee
What must an employer do before dismissing an employee to avoid an unfair dismissal claim? Your obligations, thresholds and the fair process to follow.
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employment law 18 Oct 2026
When Can Annual Leave Be Used for Sick Leave in Australia?
Using annual leave for sick leave is only possible in limited situations. Here's how personal and annual leave interact under the Fair Work Act for employers.
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employment law 18 Oct 2026
How industrial instruments work, awards, enterprise agreements and the NES
How modern awards and enterprise agreements set minimum pay and conditions in Australia, how they interact with the NES, and what employers must do.
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