Tag: Employment

Employees may work part-time under an award, an enterprise agreement or under a part-time work agreement which has been designed to suit their individual needs. Many individuals enjoy the flexibility of part-time work, while many businesses reap the benefits of offering part-time employment. Part-time employees work less hours than full-time employees and receive all the […]

Fixed term employment agreements are used for work confined to the duration of a specific task or project. The contract operates for the specific period of time specified by the parties. When the agreed end date is reached, the contract will automatically expire without either party needing to terminate it. This type of agreement can […]

Employees have the right to be paid the correct pay rate for all time worked. Depending on the type of work you do, your minimum pay rate may be outlined in legislation, your contract of employment or the relevant award or workplace agreement under which you are employed. If you are receiving less than your […]

In recent years, Australian laws have strengthened protections for independent contractors. Under the Fair Work Act, increased penalties now apply to businesses that engage in sham contracting practices. These measures are designed to ensure that workers are not misclassified and denied their entitlements as employees. The Fair Work Ombudsman often conducts audits and education campaigns […]

The start of a New Year is a time when businesses may be looking at taking on new staff for the year ahead.  As such, we thought it was appropriate to discuss various types of employees.  This article will focus on permanent part-time employees who should not be confused with casual employees. There are two […]

If you operate a business, chances are you understand the importance of building an online presence through Social Media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. But did you know that the way you conduct yourself on these platforms is affected by Australian Consumer Law (ACL)? The ACL outlines rules that impact how you can  portray […]

We’ve combed through the archives and pulled together our top Christmas articles. Employing Christmas Casuals? Do it the right way It’s that time of year again where businesses gear up for their busiest period. For many retail establishments, hiring casual staff is the only way to get through this increased workload effectively. It’s also the […]

If you own and operate a small business, you might feel overwhelmed about the laws relating to the hiring and firing staff, particularly in times of economic uncertainty and instability. The situation has been clarified somewhat by the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code and Checklist made available by the Fair Work Commission. The purpose of […]