Hiring people
If you want to hire someone, you need to decide on their employment status and find out what requirements there are for each status. There are also a number of obligations and laws that you need to be aware of when hiring people.- Recruitment
If you need to employ someone, consider what you want the employee to do and what skills you require. Also consider the employment conditions, level of pay and other costs of employment, including the physical accommodation of the worker. - Employment types
The people working in your business can fall under a range of categories of employment. Each has a different set of obligations for you, the employer, and the people who work for you. - Hiring apprentices & trainees
Taking on apprentices and trainees can provide real benefits for your business. Your new apprentice or trainee can contribute significantly to your bottom line, with practical skills and knowledge acquired through their training. - Hiring people from overseas
Employing workers from overseas can give your business a real advantage, by introducing new ideas and technologies. - Equal employment opportunity & anti-discrimination
In Australia, national and local laws cover equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination in the workplace. All employers are required by these laws to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. - Equal employment opportunity & anti-discrimination in your state or territory
Useful guides, information and resources in your state or territory on equal employment opportunity & anti-discrimination. - Hiring apprentices & trainees in your state or territory
Useful guides, information and resources in your state or territory on hiring apprentices and trainees. - Hiring overseas workers in your state or territory
Useful guides, information and resources in your state or territory on hiring overseas workers. - Incentives & support
Employing and managing people; Hiring employees or contractors - Recruitment in your state or territory
Useful guides, information or resources in your state or territory on recruitment.
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