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Employee or Contractor? A Legal Checklist for Engaging Independent Contractors
Since August 2024, the law looks at how a working relationship really operates, not just what the contract says. Here's how to tell an employee from a contractor, and how to engage contractors safely.
What Are Your Legal Obligations to Contractors?
Engaging a contractor doesn't end your legal obligations. Here's what you owe contractors under Australian law, from payments and super to insurance and work health and safety.
Navigating the End-of-Year Christmas Party: A Reality Check
As we gear up to close out the year, in this blog I’m talking all things end-of-year Christmas party. Now, I know I might have some unpopular opinions about these celebrations, but hear me out.
Tips to Grow an All-Star Team
For many small business owners, growth is inevitable. At some point, you’re likely to find yourself with more work than you can handle, or wanting to expand your services, so you might decide to outsource to a contractor or bring on a new employee. I’m going to share what I’ve learned: top tips to grow an all-star team (from an Australian business lawyer).
Growing Your Team | Must-Haves To Include In Your Employment Agreements
You’re ready to grow your team in your small business. Congratulations! This is a huge milestone and can be met with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm. It can also be a time of uncertainty though, whilst trying to navigate your way through a new chapter in your business, and making sure you do all the right things as a new employer can become overwhelming - but it doesn’t have to be that way!
What’s Unfair Dismissal? Making Sure You’ve Covered All Your Bases
Growing your team in business can be exciting, fulfilling, and rewarding. It can also be challenging, frustrating, and overwhelming at times when things go wrong and you need to manage people moving on.
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