Do You Have Superannuation Obligations to Your Contractors?

Generally speaking, businesses pay superannuation contributions to employees, not contractors. If you use contractors in your business, you might assume you don't need to worry about superannuation. However, applicable legislation, precedent cases and Australian Taxation Office guidance make clear that some contractors are deemed “employees” for superannuation purposes. The determination that must be made is [...]

2026-05-25T00:11:43+00:00May 24th, 2026|Compliance|Comments Off on Do You Have Superannuation Obligations to Your Contractors?

Are Company Restructures the Workplace Regulator’s New Side Hustle?

It’s hard to fire people in Australia. I’ve read a judgement this month from the High Court of Australia that has wide-ranging implications for employers who may be undergoing restructures or making employees redundant; it’s so significant in my view that it may prove to be a precedent case in years to come. But at [...]

2025-09-08T22:51:00+00:00September 8th, 2025|Employment Law|Comments Off on Are Company Restructures the Workplace Regulator’s New Side Hustle?
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