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...
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Read MoreFranchise Disclosure Documents: Everything You Need to Know
The franchising industry in Australia is regulated by the Franchising Code of Conduct. Part 2 of the Franchising Code contains provisions that make it mandatory for all franchisors to...
Read MoreShould I put an employee on Gardening Leave following resignation?
Is it wise to place an employee on Gardening Leave following the employee’s resignation? What is gardening leave? Gardening leave is when an employee is directed to not attend...
Read MoreMisleading and deceptive conduct in recruitment
How to avoid making misleading and deceptive statements pre-employment when recruiting in Australia If you are a business owner, you should be cautious when making pre-employment representations to prospective employees...
Read MoreRight of termination in a contract: A $146,000 reason to use caution!
Right of termination in a contract: A $146,000 reason to use caution! When adding a right of termination to a contract, it’s important to have a lawyer draft the...
Read More4 of the most common issues in business contracts
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...
Read MoreWhat to consider when selling a business in NSW
Are you selling a business? You should consider doing vendor’s due diligence before signing the contract If you are a small to medium size business owner and you are...
Read MoreThe trouble with being an SME that deals with big business
The trouble with being an SME that deals with big business As an SME, entering into a business contract with a large corporation can seem like a fantastic windfall...
Read MoreIs an illegal contract void or enforceable?
Is an illegal contract void or enforceable? The NSW Court of Appeal (in the matter of REW08 Projects Pty Ltd v PNC Lifestyle Investments PTY LTD NSWCA 269...
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