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employment law 14 Mar 2026
Casual employment law in Australia — what every employer needs to know
A practical guide for Australian employers on the current definition of casual employment, entitlements, the employee choice pathway, and compliance obligations under the Fair Work Act.
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employment law 10 Mar 2026
When you can require employees to take annual leave in Australia
A guide for Australian business owners on when you can require employees to take annual leave, covering shutdowns, excessive leave, and reasonable directions.
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employment law 09 Mar 2026
Employee benefits for Australian employers: what you must provide and what you can choose to offer
A plain-English guide for Australian employers covering mandatory NES entitlements, optional benefits, super obligations, FBT, and how to document it all correctly.
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employment law 08 Mar 2026
Employee surveillance in Australia — what employers can and cannot do
Thinking of monitoring staff? Australian workplace surveillance laws vary by state. Know your notice, consent, and policy obligations before you start.
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employment law 07 Mar 2026
Employer positive duty and psychosocial safety obligations in Australia
Australian employers face three overlapping legal obligations on workplace safety and harassment. Learn what the positive duty, WHS psychosocial rules, and FW Act bullying provisions require.
Read noteEngaging contractors as a small business in Australia
Learn how to engage independent contractors safely in Australia — covering classification, contracts, IP ownership, super, privacy and WHS obligations for small businesses.
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employment law 01 Mar 2026
Mobile phone policy in the workplace: what Australian businesses need to know
A practical guide to building a mobile phone policy workplace Australia businesses can rely on — covering Fair Work, WHS, privacy, surveillance and road rules.
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employment law 25 Feb 2026
Legal documents and compliance obligations for Australian recruitment businesses
The legal documents and compliance obligations Australian recruitment businesses need, from contracts to licensing.
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employment law 17 Feb 2026
Annual leave vs sick leave in Australia — what employers need to know
Can employees use annual leave when they are sick? This guide explains the rules for Australian employers under the NES and when leave types can be swapped.
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employment law 15 Feb 2026
How to assess and approve annual leave requests fairly
How to assess and approve employee annual leave requests fairly and reasonably under the Fair Work Act.
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employment law 14 Feb 2026
Casual vs part-time employment in Australia — which one should you choose
Choosing between casual and part-time staff? This guide explains the real legal and cost differences under the Fair Work Act to help Australian SMB owners decide.
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employment law 02 Feb 2026
Employment law deadlines and decisions: an employer's guide for Australian small business
Know the Fair Work deadlines that end your options and the situations where early legal advice changes the outcome for Australian small business employers.
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