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Visit pageLaws apply to the relationship between service provider and client
Visit pageLaws about employees apply to not-for-profits like any organisation. They can be complex and change regularly
Visit pageLaws apply to the recruitment of employees
Visit pageIt is a good idea to have a proper employee management program in place
Visit pageEmployees have minimum entitlements under law across Australia and across all types of organisations.
Visit pageIt is important to carefully handle terminations and resignations
Visit pageThe Fair Work system is the federal employment law
Visit pageSocial media is a great communication tool for not-for-profits. Many laws can be relevant to social media activities of your organisation an d its employees.
Visit pageWork health and safety laws apply to protect employees, contractors and some volunteers.
Visit pageThere are many types of reporting such as tax, fundraising, and change of details notifications
Visit pageIt's important to handle disputes with employees carefully and in line with legal requirements
Visit pageSouth Australia has changed its screening laws for people who work or volunteer with children. The new working with children check (WWCC) la ws apply from 1 July 2019.
Visit pageIn Australia there are different laws in different states, as well as Commonwealth laws that apply in all states. This website contains information about Victorian, NSW and Commonwealth laws.
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