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Can a sole trader have employees?
Being a sole trader does not necessarily mean you have to operate your business alone. In short, yes – as a sole trader you are permitted to hire employees. AsRead More
In What Circumstances Can Long Service Leave be Refused by Employers?
While employee long service leave can interrupt business operations, it is a legal right of most employees, owed by employers. Employers may encounter difficulty in determining when they are ableRead More
Can an Independent Contractor be Entitled to Long Service Leave?
Independent contractors generally provide services under a contract where they negotiate their own fees and working arrangements. They use their own tools and processes, and may work for several clientsRead More
What is the Difference Between WHS and OHS?
While WHS is an acronym for Work Health and Safety and OHS stands for Occupational Health and Safety, both describe the safety of individuals in a worksite. They share theRead More
How to Calculate Redundancy Pay in Australia
Redundancy pay is the payment an employee receives after they have been made redundant from their employment. Redundancy pay is sometimes referred to as severance pay, however there are technicalRead More
When are contractors counted as employees?
Contractors will be considered employees of a company if they perform for consistent hours, have little control over their work and are an important part of the business. Generally, theRead More
When do I have to pay employee penalty rates?
In Australia, employees may be entitled to higher rates and extra allowances if they are covered by an award, registered agreement or enterprise agreement. These penalty rates were introduced inRead More
What Australia’s new sexual harassment policies mean for your workplace
Following recommendations provided in the 2020 Respect@Work report produced by the Australian Human Rights Commission, there are new policies regarding sexual harassment and discrimination within the workplace to be implementedRead More
Professional Employees Award 2020 — Key Changes for IT, Science & Auditing Employers
Recently, the Fair Work Commission made a notable amendment to the Professional Employees Award 2020 (‘the Award’). Awards are statutory agreements between employers and employee representative groups that cover key termsRead More