What You Need to Know Before You Become a Company Director
Are you considering a director role in a small business? Consider these legal and financial implications first.
What is a Stay of Proceedings?
A stay of proceedings occurs when a court looks to avoid undue or unfair circumstances. Here’s why and how they may occur.
Unfair Dismissal vs General Protection
For an employee unfair dismissal and general protections can seem like two sides of the same coin. Here, we break down how and when you should use them.
What is an Interim Distribution of an Estate?
An interim distribution of an estate refers to a legal tool for the executor of a Will to provide vulnerable beneficiaries with support via entitlements.
Explaining Good Leaver and Bad Leaver Provisions
Any strong Shareholders Agreement will include good and bad leaver provisions for departing shareholders. Find out more here.
Can I Prevent Employees From Joining a Union?
In Australia, employers cannot prevent employees from joining a union. Hence, as an employer it is important to understand what rights unions protect.
When Should Employee Timesheets Be Kept?
Timesheets are valuable for tracking your payroll and employee productivity. Find out what they are and how they should be used here.
Summary Disposal of Proceedings: An Explainer
Summary disposal proceedings allow proceedings to be terminated or disposed of in the early stages before high costs are incurred. Read more here.
What is a Cascading Clause?
A cascading clause is a valuable tool for individuals seeking to cover a variety of scenarios within a contract. Here’s our guide to how they work.
What Does Bankruptcy Mean for Sole Traders?
Bankruptcy can be a scary prospect for any sole trader. But it doesn’t mean it has to be the end of your business. Here’s what happens next.
What is an Unfair Preference Claim?
An unfair preference claim is made when a company in the process of liquidation has previously repaid a creditor for unsecured debt whilst insolvent.
What is Sweat Equity?
Sweat equity is a great way for young, cash-poor businesses to compensate early employees and co-founders for their time and loyalty.
What is a Procurement Contract?
Procurement contracts are contracts commonly used by businesses to access goods and services in the service of their own projects.
What is a Recourse Loan?
Recourse loans offer a great opportunity for small businesses to finance commercial real estate property purchases. Here’s the pros and cons of using them.
What are Affiliate Agreements?
Affiliate agreements offer a cost-effective opportunity for businesses to run online marketing campaigns. Here’s what to consider when forming one.
A User’s Guide to the Australian Business Register (ABR)
Our guide to the Australian Business Register (ABR): an online tool where you can access the basic information of any registered Australian Business.
What is an Addendum to a Contract?
An addendum to a contract is a great way of altering the effects of an existing contract without destroying the original agreement.
What Are IP Moral Rights?
IP moral rights ensure that creators who have sold the copyright of their works, retain the appropriate credit as the original creator.