Category: Employment Law

Employers guide to redundancy in Australia

Redundancy occurs when a company is forced to terminate an employee due to a company restructuring, downsizing or closure. In such cases, the employer may terminate the affected employee’s employment if they adhere to specific requirements. Employers who wish to make …

Weekend penalties: Sunday pay!

If you are an employer and your business operates on a weekend, it is essential that you consider the penalty rates for weekend staff. Continue reading this Legal Kitz blog to learn more about Sunday penalty rates. What is weekend Sunday …

Improving your company with workplace policies

If you are a business owner looking to improve your company’s success, it’s crucial to evaluate your workplace policies and ensure they align with your goals. Continue reading this Legal Kitz blog to learn effective strategies for enhancing your workplace policies. What are …

Unfair dismissals: the how and why

Businesses may sometimes choose to dismiss an employee. There are many reasons why decisions like this must be made; some of the most common ones will be discussed in this Legal Kitz blog. Additionally, just as employers have a right to …

Overtime pay and casual employment: know your entitlements!

Temporary and flexible job positions, known as casual work, involve working with a company for a specific project without any fixed requirements. Such positions can be referred to as contract work, temporary work, or flexible work interchangeably. Unlike traditional full-time employment, …

Understanding the Professional Employees Award

The Professional Employees Award [MA000065] is a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions of employment for professional employees in Australia. Continue reading this Legal Kitz blog to learn more about the Professional Employees Award. What is the Professional Employees …

Christmas Party Ideas

The limits for Christmas Party Ideas in the workplace are endless! Whether you own a company, have a group of friends, are a professional event planner or are simply passionate about celebration, throwing a memorable Christmas party is highly important and …