There are several things you should check before deciding to take on your first employee. A little homework will make things easier, cover all the legal aspects and help you to acheive your goal of increasing your productivity and profitability.

For further information check out the range of Department of Trade and Economic Development's BIZFACTS or contact the Business Development Officer

WORKCHOICES

Looking for information on the new "Workchoices" legislation? Click on the following link to take you to the Workchoices website, which has information on the new laws and details of information sessions being held around Australia.

BUSINESS & SKILLED MIGRATION

To find out more information about employing skilled migrants contact the Regional Project Officer - Business & Skilled Migration who is based at the Barossa & Light Regional Development Board. Checkout the Immigration SA website 

EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE ARRANGEMENTS (FEDERAL GOVT)

For information on Employer responsibilities, employment incentives, employee entitlements, agreements and contracts , OH & S and much more click here

For information relating to SA specific information for employers and employees click here to go Services SA website

APPRENTICES AND TRAINEESHIPS

Looking for information on how you put on an Apprentice or Trainee? Click here to go to Business SA's Australian Apprenticeship Centre website.

If you are looking for more detailed information click here to go to Australian Apprenticeship Centres Information website