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Plain-English guides to Australian law — bonds, tradies, tribunals, consumer rights, and more. Written so you can actually act on them.
Long-Term Casual Never Offered Permanent Conversion? Recover the Entitlements
Long-term casuals with regular patterns of work have a right to conversion — and may be owed back-paid leave entitlements when they don't get it.
Read Guide →Business Hasn’t Paid Your Contractor Invoice? The Recovery Path
You delivered the work, the invoice has been silent for weeks. Here's how independent contractors recover unpaid amounts in Australia.
Read Guide →Employer Lied About the Job? Misrepresentation Claims at Hire
You took the role on the strength of promises that turned out to be false. Here's when misrepresentation at hire is legally…
Read Guide →Former Employer Bad-Mouthing You? When Defamation Law Bites
A former boss giving false, damaging references to prospective employers may be defaming you. Here's how a Cease & Desist letter shuts…
Read Guide →Former Employer Trying to Enforce a Restraint of Trade? How to Respond
You changed jobs and a letter arrived demanding you stop. Most restraint clauses are unenforceable in Australia — here's how to respond…
Read Guide →Employer Took Money From Your Pay Without Permission? Here’s Your Legal Position
Unauthorised deductions from wages are a breach of section 324 of the Fair Work Act. Here's how to demand the money back.
Read Guide →Long Service Leave Not Paid? Australian Rules and How to Recover It
Long service leave is governed by state law, not the Fair Work Act. Here's how the entitlement works and how a Letter…
Read Guide →Annual Leave Not Paid Out on Termination? Recover It With a Letter of Demand
Accrued annual leave must be paid out when employment ends — it's a National Employment Standard. Here's how to recover it when…
Read Guide →Unpaid Commission or Bonus? How to Recover What You’re Owed
You hit the targets, the commission or bonus was earned, then it didn't appear. Here's when commission is legally enforceable in Australia…
Read Guide →Employer Withholding Your Final Pay? How to Demand It
Final pay must usually land within 7 days of termination. When it doesn't, here's the Australian legal position and how to put…
Read Guide →Reading About It Is Step One.
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