Significant legal changes to employment and contractor classifications increase the risks for Australian businesses. Find out what’s changing and what you can do to protect your organisation.
Redundancies: Common Traps for Employers
Independent Contractors: Some Welcome Certainty from the High Court
The High Court just delivered two landmark judgments that have changed the way courts decide whether "contractors" are really employees. It is important to understand what has changed and what has stayed the same, to make sure your organisation stays compliant. Read our latest blog to find out how these judgments affect your organisation.
Employee Due Diligence: What to Consider When Buying or Selling a Business
Buyers should conduct a thorough investigation of all key aspects of a business before deciding whether to buy it and if so for what price, and employee matters are a key consideration. Sellers must be prepared to provide adequate information in response to these requests otherwise they may lose a potential buyer, however there are many issues they must consider when preparing a response. This article examines some of the key considerations both parties must manage during the due diligence process.
Surveillance in the Workplace
Guide: What You Need To Know About Using CCTV Devices In Aged Care
While there are a number of potential benefits to using CCTV devices in nursing homes, there are also a number of potential risks – especially if CCTV devices are installed before an aged care provider is in a position to comply with all the extra obligations they are taking on. Click here to download our guide to using CCTV devices in aged care facilities.
Is Your Contractor Actually An Employee?
Contracting (and freelancing) have recently emerged as a growing alternative to the traditional employment relationship. It makes perfect sense to hire a contractor to get a particular job done, and there are plenty of reasons why a business may do so. However, there are risks in engaging a contractor - especially if that 'contractor' is in fact your employee at law. Click here to find out if your contractors are really employees and what it means for your business.