Employment Resources
What is the Difference Between Redundancy and Severance Pay?
Termination is a difficult process for both employers and employees. Employees may be entitled to a payment from their employer upon termination. The two usual payments are redundancy and severanceRead More
How much Tax do you have to pay on an ABN?
An ABN is required if you wish to run your own business, which brings with it certain tax obligations. These must be fulfilled when the financial year ends on 30thRead More
The Importance of Workplace Policies and Staff Handbooks
When operating a business, it is imperative that all levels of staff understand their duties, obligations and responsibilities. Using workplace policies or a staff handbook enables top level management toRead More
Is a Consultant an Employee or a Contractor?
Consultants offer flexibility, an outside perspective, and specialised knowledge as well as unique skills to help grow businesses. A consultant is an individual hired to provide expert advice in aRead More
When does an employment relationship commence?
The Fair Work Act 2009 regulates employment law in Australia. There are many types of employment relationships. These relations include paid work as well as unpaid work such as vocationalRead More
How do Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) advantage employers and employees?
An enterprise agreement, also called an ‘enterprise bargaining agreement’ or EBA for short, is a fairly recent development in Australia that was introduced in the 1990s. These agreements are governedRead More
Casual Employees: Entitled to Long Service Leave?
Casual employees may be entitled to long service leave, depending on the state or territory they were employed in. The nature of casual work means that casual employees generally workRead More
What Are The Options For An Employee When They Are Directed To Take Annual Leave?
Understanding your entitlements are crucial to navigating questions around annual leave. National Employment Standards (NES) guarantee full-time employees a minimum of 4 weeks of annual leave and part-time employees getRead More
