Articles by Prashana Coomarasamy

November 8, 2022

Do I Have Privacy Obligations to Non-Employees?

As an employer, you owe non-employees certain privacy obligations. Notably, the government revamped Australia’s privacy...

November 8, 2022

Should I Hire My Staff on a Part-Time or Casual Basis?

The decision to employ staff as part-time or casual depends on several factors. A permanent...

November 8, 2022

Terminating an Employee: Can You Reclassify Leave?

If you are terminating a worker’s employment, leave considerations can become critical. Paying out annual...

November 1, 2022

Is It Legal to Pay Employees in Cash in Hand?

As an employer, you may choose to pay your employees’ wages as cash in hand...

October 26, 2022

What Hours Can Your Employer Legally Require You To Work?

Employees working extremely long hours often leads to less productivity and low employee motivation. Therefore,...

October 25, 2022

I Am a Butcher. What Do I Need in My Employment Contracts?

Are you looking to create your own butcher business or expand your existing butcher business?...

October 21, 2022

What to Consider When Engaging Casual Employees on a Regular Basis

Engaging casual employees rather than permanent workers may be most appropriate for your business situation....

September 14, 2022

Will My Business Be Successful as a Franchise?

Turning your business into a franchise is a great way to expand your business. However,...

July 14, 2022

Am I Allowed to Conduct Surveillance on My Employees?

As an employer, you may only consider conducting surveillance on employees following allegations of misconduct....

May 19, 2022

I’m an Employer. Which of My Employees Are Entitled to Paid Sick Leave?

With the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers are taking preventive measures to avoid coming to work...