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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.
Growing Your Team: What to Include in Your Employment Agreements
What should your employment agreements include? A checklist for Australian small businesses, updated for fixed-term limits, casual changes, the right to disconnect and payday super.
What's Unfair Dismissal? A Guide for Small Business Owners
Who can make an unfair dismissal claim, what the Fair Work Commission looks at, and how small businesses can follow the Fair Dismissal Code to move someone on fairly.
Navigating the Work Christmas Party: A Legal Reality Check for Australian Employers
Your end-of-year party is still a work event, and your legal duties come along for the ride. Here's my reality check on alcohol, behaviour, Secret Santa and getting everyone home safely.
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Check your legals now with the Essential Legal Checklist. Identify areas in your business that need your attention, so you know exactly what to focus on to ensure you’re legally protected.
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Interior designers: put your client service agreement to the test with the Interior Design Self Audit Checklist. Know with confidence, once and for all, whether your agreement protects your business the way it should.