business contracts Archives - Turnbull Hill Lawyers

29/11/2021 By Gavin Hanrahan

Sham contracts (Employee v Contractor) and a recent High Court decision

Yesterday, 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 by introducing...

22/04/2020 By Gavin Hanrahan

What is a Heads of Agreement and are they legally binding?

What is a Heads of Agreement? What are the key elements that should be included? Are the terms legally binding, and what are the risks? This article from our business...

02/10/2019 By Gavin Hanrahan

Franchise Disclosure Documents: Everything You Need to Know

This article covers everything you need to know about Franchise Disclosure Documents. It's useful for both franchisors and franchisees. Contact us for further information.

08/05/2018 By Gavin Hanrahan

Should I put an employee on Gardening Leave following resignation?

Gardening leave is when an employee is directed to not attend work, but to remain available to perform normal duties as required. This prevents an employee from engaging in undesirable...

08/03/2018 By Gavin Hanrahan

Misleading and deceptive conduct in recruitment

When recruiting in Australia, employers must be careful of making misleading and deceptive statements when talking to applicants pre-employment. Examples of misleading and deceptive conduct are contained in section 31...

01/03/2018 By Gavin Hanrahan

Right of termination in a contract: A $146,000 reason to use caution!

When adding a right of termination to a business contract, it’s vital to have a lawyer draft the agreement in clear terms. A good example to keep in mind is...

02/02/2018 By Gavin Hanrahan

4 of the most common issues in business contracts

Every business will have to make new contracts at some stage, and the consequences of getting them wrong can be huge. What issues should you look out for?