Fair Work Act & Employment Law Guides

Your resource for Australian Employment Law. Access in-depth guides for every business need.

Fair Work in Australia | National Employment Standards

Fair Work in Australia | National Employment Standards

The Fair Work Act 2009 governs most employment relationships in Australian workplaces, supported by the Fair Work Commission and Fair Work Ombudsman.

Employment Contracts & Employment Law

Employment Contracts & Employment Law

Employment contracts set the employment relationship and outline rights, duties, and agreements with employees. They also help legally in case a dispute arises.

Employee Performance Management | Poor Performance

Employee Performance Management | Poor Performance

Managing employee performance supports a healthy and productive business. Learn about performance management and how to manage employee under performance.

Dismissal & Termination | Ending Employment

Dismissal & Termination | Ending Employment

Ending the employment relationship can happen in a number of ways, including an employee initiated resignation or dismissing an employee for various reasons.

Workplace Discrimination, Harassment & Bullying

Workplace Discrimination, Harassment & Bullying

Addressing workplace discrimination, harassment and bullying is important for maintaining a positive company culture and ensuring employee wellbeing.

Leave Entitlements | Annual Leave, Personal Leave & Others

Leave Entitlements | Annual Leave, Personal Leave & Others

Full-time employees are entitled to four weeks of annual leave and ten days of personal and carers leave per year, based on their 38 ordinary hours per week.

Hiring and Onboarding | Starting an Employment Relationship

Hiring and Onboarding | Starting an Employment Relationship

Hiring a new employee is a big milestone for small business owners. Onboarding new starters correctly can set your employee and your business up for success.

Modern Awards | Pay Rates, Rosters & Entitlements

Modern Awards | Pay Rates, Rosters & Entitlements

Modern awards set minimum entitlements based on an employee's industry. Learn about awards to ensure fair and compliant wage and working condition standards.

Employment & Workplace Relations | Employer Requirements

Employment & Workplace Relations | Employer Requirements

Employment and workplace relations involves many areas associated with employees and workers in the workplace, and business obligations under employment law.

Parental Leave & Maternity Leave in Australia

Parental Leave & Maternity Leave in Australia

Employees with primary child care responsibilities may be entitled to 12 months of unpaid parental or maternity leave, with options to request extensions.

Redundancy | Consultation, Notice & Entitlements

Redundancy | Consultation, Notice & Entitlements

Redundancy in the workplace occurs when an employee's position is not required due to business changes, insolvency, or bankruptcy.

Salary & Wages in Australia | Awards & National Minimum Wage

Salary & Wages in Australia | Awards & National Minimum Wage

Knowing the national minimum wage, award wages and entitlements is important for businesses to ensure they are paying the correctly paying their employees.