Establishing and maintaining a business
Starting or buying and then maintaining a business can be a complex process and you need to be aware of all the rules and regulations that apply to your business.
An employer is required to:
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Issue payslips to employees
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Keep Leave records
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Exhibit the applicable Award or Enterprise Agreement in the workplace
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Pay wages in full. An employer is not allowed to deduct any money from an employee's pay unless the employee has agreed in writing or it is required under the law.
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Comply with the regulations defined under the Anti-Discrimination Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
These organisations are a good starting point for more information:
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The Business Entry Point - This site provides access to government information and transactions for new and existing businesses.
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The NSW Department of State and Regional Development can help guide you through key issues such as managing and growing the business and frequently asked questions.
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The NSW Office of Fair Trading can help you with business licensing & registrations, incorporations, establishment of co-operatives, product safety, trade measurement, dispute resolution and fair trading laws.
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Employer associations which represent the industrial (and sometimes the commerical and trade) interests of their members. Employer associations' membership generally consist of employers who operate in the same or related industries. These associations represent the industrial (and sometimes the commercial or trade) interests of their member companies and organisations. They are usually respondents to the awards covering their members' employees. In Australia, employers' associations can be registered under the various state and federal acts as industrial organisations or unions.
