Stamp Duty on commercial properties is going away! But don't celebrate just yet - a new ongoing tax is taking its place. We explain what it is and how it works.
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If the bank won’t lend the purchaser money, why should you? Read more on our thoughts about vendor finance.
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Changes to the Australian Consumer Law now prohibit businesses from proposing, using, or relying on unfair contract terms in standard form contracts with consumers and small businesses.
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When creating a self-managed superannuation fund, care needs to be taken up-front to get the right trust structure in place for management of the fund.
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Our business lawyers are frequently asked about the validity and enforceability of restraint of trade or non-compete clauses in employment contracts. As with everything legal the answer is often, “it depends”, and that’s why it’s important both employers and employees get the right advice.
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Are there situations where an employer can require an employee to receive a Covid-19 vaccination?
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Scrutiny of the Collingwood Football Club through the Do Better report highlights the need for all business to comply with the law by ensuring a safe workplace, avoiding racial discrimination and avoiding direct and indirect discrimination for all employees.
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Relaxed Covid-19 restrictions, after so many have worked at home during various lockdowns, raises the question of employers being able to force their employees back into the office and if so, on what grounds and under which conditions.
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Lachlan Edwards lists a number of reasons why a partnership requires a shareholder agreement for the protection of all.
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Once a client has made a “rogue” comment on social media about your business, what options are open to you?
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Can you protect yourself against social media abuse by your employees?
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As a retail landlord you have obligations to disclose outgoings to your tenant.
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One aspect of a successful social media strategy is knowing the boundaries and having policies in place for managing any transgressions quickly.
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Terminating a casual employee who has reasonable expectations of regular and systematic work may have legal consequences.
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Restraint of Trade clauses, when attached to a business sale/purchase, are intended to prevent the seller competing with the business they have just sold.
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WIth Stage 3 restrictions returning to Regional Victoria on 6 August, here is a list of some key points to be aware of.
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As regional Victoria moves into stage 3 restrictions for a second time, Siobhan has updated information on standing down employees.
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We’ve all heard of problems that can arise at Christmas parties. Make sure you know what your obligations as an employer are and that you have suitable policies in place now.
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If you want to lease your business property from your SMSF, you must do it correctly.
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Helping out a family member by guaranteeing their loan can be a good deed or perilous if things go wrong.
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