There are now criminal penalties in place for employers who dishonestly withhold wages, superannuation or other employee entitlements.
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The impact of your partner or spouse going bankrupt can drag you into taking full responsibility for their debts, depending on how they were purchased.
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Here’s a quick update on a case we and others are watching that could have wide ramifications on the definition of casual employee in the workplace.
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So you have moved into a new house and everything is perfect. However, what happens if you walk into your new home one afternoon and the roof is leaking, the plaster is bowing and your carpet has been destroyed.
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The host of an online forum could be held liable for defamatory comments made on that forum, just by virtue of allowing comments to be made, even if they don’t know the person who posted them.
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Buying a business is exciting but don’t forget your due-diligence before signing on the dotted line. It’s more than just the numbers.
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Business planning for a farm is more than just agricultural. It should encompass the plans to pass the farm from generation to generation as effectively as possible.
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Employement awards are complex and it can be difficult from the inside to know you are paying your staff correctly.
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Now more than ever, small business knows that at the core of running a small business is getting paid. This is particularly relevant in current economic downturn of Covid-19 causing business cashflow to drop dramatically.
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In some situations small businesses have the same rights as consumers for goods and services that are defective or inadequate.
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A recent cruise ship holiday turned bus ride due to bad weather has resulted in a significant legal decision that a person can seek compensation for distress and disappointment resulting from a bad holiday.
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Did you know that contract terms which are unfair may be voided or even removed from a contract?
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In a landmark decision, the Federal Court on Wednesday ruled that some 'casual' workers are actually entitled to paid leave. The decision essentially redefines the definition of a casual employee.
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New business models such as Uber Eats bring with them new questions. Follow this Fair Work Commission case with Siobhan Liston as she monitors the question of whether or not Uber Eats’ drivers are employees or contractors.
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Commercial tenant’s have new rights under regulations relating to Covid-19.
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There are new regulations in place for landlords holding commercial tenancies under Covid-19 that put rules in place surrounding rent relief for tenants.
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A dismissal will be unfair where it is harsh, unjust or unreasonable. In those circumstances the employee can make a claim for compensation or even reinstatement. Dismissing an employee where there is still work available, despite a downturn, could be harsh or unreasonable.
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One of the biggest concerns business owners currently have is what is the impact if they are unable to pay their bills given the dramatic changes to business cashflow.
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A number of cruise ships are currently stranded in Australian Waters off the coasts of Western Australia and New South Wales. They have been directed not to dock at local ports but have many sick passengers on board. This poses problems not easily fixed.
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The Federal Government has released the Code that will deal with how commercial landlords and tenants must deal with rent payments and evictions during Covid-19.
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