Small and medium-sized businesses often rely on non-compete clauses to protect their competitive edge when employees leave. However, Australian courts take a cautious approach to these clauses, balancing employers’ interests with employees’ rights to earn a living. Knowing this, is it worthwhile including a non-compete clause in an employment contract?  What is a non-compete clause? […]

If you haven’t been asked if it’s “hot enough for ya”, are you truly experiencing an Australian summer?  We are no stranger to heatwaves, but this summer has been extra spicy with extreme weather patterns being experienced across the continent. We thought it timely to look at what your employer obligations are and how you can keep […]

How often have you hopped onto a website to look for an item or service you are interested in, only to be met with the cliché stock image? The generic and anonymous people shaking hands, the stereotypical model wearing a microphone headset or the perfect dessert photo that really isn’t on your menu.  It feels […]

There has been an incredible amount of legislative change relating to employment law so far this year, and there’s more to come!  The Fair Work Commission has confirmed amendments to the Professional Employees Award 2020 will take effect this year so let’s take a look at the detail. Coverage What the Award actually covers has […]