As your small business grows you will need the help of other people.  Staffing can be one of the single greatest cost and challenge to a small business.

In deciding your staff requirements you will need to give consideration to the types of legal arrangements that you will use to engage these people in your business.  For example, you can hire people as employees or engage them as contractors.

You will have different legal obligations to and different levels of control over these people depending on the legal nature of how they are engaged.

In any event, you should have written contracts prepared so that the rights and obligations of the both parties are clear from the outset.  This will prevent miscommunication with staff and protect your interests as the business grows.

There have been recent changes to employment laws with the Commonwealth Government WorkChoices legislation.

DC Adolphe Legal can advise you on your legislative requirements with staff and prepare all employment and contracting agreements.

The comments above are a general discussion of industrial relations and employment law and should not be taken as legal advice.  Before you make any decisions you should consult a qualified solicitor to protect your interests.