Long service leave entitlements in New South Wales are regulated through the Long Services Leave Act 1955 (NSW) (The Act). Who is entitled to long service leave? Full time, part time and casual workers are entitled to long service leave in …

Long service leave entitlements in New South Wales are regulated through the Long Services Leave Act 1955 (NSW) (The Act). Who is entitled to long service leave? Full time, part time and casual workers are entitled to long service leave in …
As changing work arrangements are becoming more and more common post-pandemic, it’s probably a good idea to get a grasp of what the laws as to these arrangements are, regardless of if you’re a worker or an employer. The rights an …
Terminating an employee can be stressful, so it is important that you and your business comply with certain legal obligations. One of these obligations is to fill out and complete an Employment Separation Agreement upon request. As of 1st January 2021, …
Indemnification Clauses in an Employment Agreement An indemnification clause, or indemnification provision, prevents the indemnified party from incurring harm as a result of legal liability. The indemnification provision is legally enforceable when one party agrees to indemnify the other party. Key …
If you are the director of a company, it is important for you to be familiar with your duties and understand the legal obligations and the situations which could give rise to personal liability. As a director you should also be …
A company has a number of obligations towards its employees and these are enforceable by law. It is important to engage with employee’s to find their needs and wants, these should be adequately engaged with to ensure staff morale is maintained …
Key points to remember An employment agreement states the obligations for both the employee and the employer. It acts as an important document in the event of disputes between the employer and employee. There needs to be a different employee agreement …
Each year thousands of workers become victims of wage theft in Australia. Following the 2018 inquiry into wage theft, amendments were made to the Queensland Criminal Code. These amendments to wage theft law state that employers in Queensland who intentionally fail …
An employment agreement in Australia is a contract that governs the relationship between an employer and an employee that sets out the terms and conditions of employment. Key points to remember An employment agreement is essential when engaging new employees at …
The difference between an employee and independent contractor is not always clear. When running a business, it is important to differentiate between the two, because independent contractors have different rights and obligations to employees. Independent contractors provide services to another person …