Information for Employers

Business owners who want their business to continue to grow and expand its capacities will eventually have to consider taking on employees. Employing people is a complex, but not impossible task, provided that you are well-informed about your rights, your legal obligations and your responsibilities. This section provides information about various aspects involved in being an employer.

Long Service Leave Entitlements

Overview of Long Service Leave: what it is, who is entitled to it, what employers' obligations to their employees are, and what kind of work contributes to its accrual.

Employing Children

Conditions and responsibilities that protect the rights and safety of children who are employed in the State of Victoria.

Outworkers (Improved Protection) Act

Overview of the Outworkers (Increased Protection) Act 2003, including information for retailers, manufacturers, contractors and government agencies who use outworkers.

Equal Opportunity

Introduction to the principles of Equal Opportunity.

Codes of Best Practice

Explains 'best practice' with links to Codes of Conduct for various Victorian industries.

Health and Safety

Discusses employers' responsibilities to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.

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