DANGER!! The STP epidemic is on the rise and infecting payroll at an alarming rate… OK, but seriously, what is Single Touch Payroll and how will it affect small businesses? Single Touch Payroll (STP) is an ATO initiative introduced on July 1 2018 for employers… Read More
It is often said that the essence of the employment relationship is the work/wages bargain – where an employer directs an employee to complete certain work in exchange for wages. However, the reality of the employment relationship is much more complex. To manage these complexities,… Read More
In Part 1 of this blog, we looked at a number of commonly overlooked, but important, considerations for employers in the relocation process. (Read ‘What to consider when relocating office – Part 1′) In this Part 2, we turn to the types of employment issues… Read More
Brace your elf – the silly season is upon us, and with it comes end of year celebrations. We at Workplace Law have created a special e-book looking at some of the risks for employers in planning and holding an end of year event, and… Read More
The applications have closed, the interviews are conducted and you think you have your ideal candidate– but HR tells you that you cannot make an offer until pre-employment and reference checking is conducted. For some, pre-employment and reference checking may be considered a needless step… Read More
Down-sizing, upgrading, outgrowing and restructuring – change in the life-cycle of a business is inevitable and changes in size and operational needs often demand a relocation. Relocating a business is a huge logistical challenge in itself and as a result, it’s not uncommon for the… Read More
