The Fair Work Ombudsman has sent a reminder that the new Closing Loopholes workplace laws start today, 26 August 2024. If any of these apply to you, click the link: – Casuals – Right to...
Many couples make Wills on the same terms – they choose the same executors, beneficiaries, and asset distribution. However, there is nothing to stop one – or both – changing...
Employers should be alert to changes to worker entitlements effective 1 July 2016: Unfair Dismissal High Income Threshold; Compensation Cap for Unfair Dismissal; Redundancy Tax Free Amount;...
From 12 November 2016 the unfair contracts provisions of the consumer law will be extended to cover standard form contracts involving small businesses. The Treasury Legislation Amendment (Small...
The NSW Parliament has recently removed the limitation period that applies to all damages claims for child abuse. The Limitation Amendment (Child Abuse) Act 2016 implements the recommendations of the...
Even where you operate your business through a company, you can, as a director, be personally liable for claims arising out of the company’s activities. The corporate shield has long been split...
Australia Day is right around the corner. This year the public holiday falls on a Tuesday. So who wouldn’t be tempted to turn the celebrations into a four day long-weekend, by...