The High Court revises its approach – employee or independent contractor
Two landmark decisions handed down yesterday, have seen the High Court revise the approach to determining if a worker is an employee or independent contractor: ZG Operations Australia Pty...
Read MoreThe Family Provision Claim Process in NSW … are you eligible?
The death of a loved one brings sorrow, and sometimes disappointment to expectant beneficiaries who may be left without adequate provision from the estate of a deceased person. For...
Read MoreAm I in a de facto relationship?
If you are in a relationship you may be wondering if your relationship would be considered a ‘de facto relationship’. It is an important distinction, if your relationship is...
Read MoreWhat is paid parental leave and are you eligible?
Australia introduced its first Paid Parental Leave Scheme (“the Scheme”) in January 2011. The scheme recognises the importance of an employee’s parental and family responsibilities by providing eligible working...
Read MoreSolemn form grant of probate – S03E09 – Adrian Corbould Wills & Estates
“This guy just don’t want to win, you know, he wants to bury ya!” Mickey Goldmill. Rocky II a.k.a. solemn form grant of probate. Hello, I’m Adrian Corbould, Accredited...
Read MoreCast Away… Dead or not so dead? – S03E08 – Adrian Corbould Wills & Estates
Transcript Adrian Corbould: “Don’t worry Wilson, I’ll do all the paddling, you just hang on.“ Cast Away and what happened to all of Chuck’s stuff? I’m Adrian Corbould, Accredited...
Read MoreSham 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 MoreIf you are restructuring your business and making a position redundant
… make sure that you are aware of the consequences of doing so or you may find yourself in a situation where the dismissed employee can bring a claim...
Read MorePowers of Attorney – The fear of missing out – S03E07 – Battle of Wills Video Series
Giving someone your power of attorney means that person can do generally any legal activity on your behalf. This includes: operating your bank accounts, pay bills, buy and sell...
Read MoreWhat is a Parenting Plan vs Consent Orders?
There are a couple of options available to parents looking to formalise their care arrangements for children after separation. Those options are entering into a Parenting Plan or alternatively,...
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