Being unemployed or between jobs is a difficult time for anyone. Fortunately, Australia has social welfare services in place, like Centrelink, to assist unemployed people or low income earners. One document that you will need for your welfare application is an …
A section 48 bar can be confusing to comprehend. This Legal Kitz article offers a debrief, to help you better understand what it is, and how to avoid it. What is a section 48 bar? A section 48 bar is a …
An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), also known as an employee share scheme (ESS), is an employee-owner scheme which provides employees with an ownership interest in the company via stocks. In Australia, employees receive this ownership at no upfront cost as …
Annualised salary is when employers pay a fixed annual wage, rather than an hourly wage. It excludes other award entitlements which you would otherwise have to pay. A recent update by the Fair Work Commission changed annualised salary requirements under 22 …
Gaining permanent residency in Australia is difficult, especially if your occupation is not considered “skilled” or in demand. Each year, there are roughly 109 900 slots for skilled workers to apply for residency, of which are divvied between employer sponsored individuals …
Most teenagers look forward to gaining some independence during their teenage years, with possibilities ranging from driving their own car, to having their own job. So what is the legal age to work in SA? This article will tell you all …
A deed of release, also known as a deed of settlement, is used to formalise an agreement between two or more parties involved in a dispute. The purpose of such is to reach a mutual agreement on terms that make both …
Being rostered on on a Saturday or Sunday may sound a little bit daunting, given that weekends are often the days of the week where you can take time off to relax, recharge, and spend quality time with your friends and …
The current skills shortage in Australia has been an ongoing labour force issue, causing many employers to seek individuals who aren’t permanent residents or Australian citizens, to fill in a vacancy within a business. When sponsoring an employee, there are a …
The term next of kin is quite common in Australia, as people are generally required to write their next of kin on employment and hospital forms. So what is next of kin in Australia? And what responsibilities do they have? Read …