Awelle Practice Notes

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Contractor vs Employee in Australia — The Test | Awelle — Whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor determines your obligations for superannuation, leave, tax withholding, and unfair dismissal. The…
Unfair Contract Terms & Australian SMBs | Awelle — This article addresses the unfair contract terms (UCT) regime under Part 2-3 of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) (Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act…
Are Letters of Intent Binding in Australia? | Awelle — Businesses often sign a letter of intent, term sheet, or heads of agreement before the “real” contract. Whether these documents bind you depends on what they say…
Letters of Intent and Heads of Agreement: Binding or Not? — That "non-binding" document you signed might bind you more than you think. How Australian courts treat pre-contract documents.
Unfair Contract Terms: What Small Businesses Need to Know — Since the 2023 reforms, unfair terms in standard form contracts aren't just void — they attract serious penalties. Here's what to check.
Contractor or Employee? How to Tell the Difference — Getting this wrong is one of the most expensive mistakes an Australian business can make. Here's how the distinction actually works.