Sham contracts (Employee v Contractor) and a recent High Court decision
The Decision The High Court of Australia handed down a decision with the effect that an “employer” cannot avoid the sham contracting provisions in the Fair Work Act simply...
Read MoreFull bench of the Fair Work Commission overturns order for re-instatement
On 8 February 2021 the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission upheld an appeal by a host employer of a labour hire employee, from a decision of a...
Read MoreBuilding industry contract basics
Building contracts in NSW Recent experience with building contract dispute resolution has led us to the view that, despite the availability of first class contract and document management solutions,...
Read MoreWhat are valid reasons for a family emergency when giving employees carer’s leave?
Since 2010, the National Employment Standards (NES) have applied to all employees covered by the national workplace relations system. Regardless of any terms outlined in agreements, awards and employment...
Read MoreIs your online business presence legally protected?
Transcript Caitlin Bowman: Is your online business presence legally protected? Hi, my name is Caitlin Bowman. I’m one of the lawyers here in the property and business team at...
Read MoreIntellectual Property in Australia: Explained
What is Intellectual Property? In today’s digital age we are increasingly seeing Intellectual Property (IP) infringement battles in the news headlines (Apple vs. Samsung). These widely publicised battles highlight...
Read MoreUnfair Dismissal Maximum Compensation Explained
The preferred method of resolving an unfair dismissal claim, under the unfair dismissal provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009, is the reinstatement of the employee (which includes back-pay)...
Read More6 Ways To Improve Employee Attendance
Employee Absenteeism – What can you do about it? Excessive absenteeism can be costly for business in terms of both replacement costs and lost productivity. If not managed properly,...
Read MoreCommercial Leases in NSW: Common Questions & Answers
Commercial Leases in NSW: Common Questions & Answers 1. What is a commercial lease? A commercial lease refers to the lease of commercial property. This includes office space, industrial...
Read MoreWhat is a Heads of Agreement and are they legally binding?
This is a follow-up to our previous article – Capital Gains Tax: Timing is everything for a seller What is a Heads of Agreement? A Heads of Agreement, properly...
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