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Hiring Your First Employee in Australia: A Step-by-Step Guide

Hiring your first employee is a major milestone — and it comes with legal obligations that start before their first day.

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People & HRSuper 2026Compliance 2026
Payday Super 2026: What Small Businesses Need to Know

Starting 1 July 2026, the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) must be paid at the same time as wages — on each payday, not quarterly.

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People & HRHiring & Team
Sham Contracting in Australia: Risks and How to Avoid It

Sham contracting occurs when a business treats a worker as an independent contractor when they are, in substance, an employee.

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People & HRHiring & Team
Employee vs Contractor in Australia: How to Tell the Difference

Correctly classifying a worker as an employee or independent contractor is one of the most important compliance decisions a small business makes.

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Modern Award Compliance for Small Businesses

Modern Awards are legally binding documents that set minimum pay and conditions for employees in specific industries or occupations.

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People & HRHiring & Team
Unfair Dismissal and the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code

Australian employees who have completed the minimum employment period (12 months for small businesses with fewer than 15 employees, 6 months for larger employers) can make an unfair dismissal claim if they believe their termination was harsh, unjust, or unreasonable.

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