What Are The Recent Changes To The Investor Visa Programme?
Injections, injections and some more injections into the economy. Here’s what you need to know about the changes to the Investor Visa Program.
The 5 Things You Need to Know About Employee Share Scheme Changes
New amendments to the Employee Share Scheme (ESS) earlier this year have made sharing equity with your employees easier. Find out more below.
5 Famous Australian Trademark Claims
As the real estate turf wars continue over REA Group’s push to trademark ‘realestate.com.au’, we’re recounting some of the more absurd trademark claims.
Starting up? Know what you’re worth!
Don’t raise capital without understanding the true value of your business. Read about it here + use our FREE Co-Founder Agreement.
Why legal matters when starting a Business?
When, why and how should you use the law when engaging in business practices. Read this article for a useful insight into the law and business.
Termination From Negative Social Media Comments: Linfox Case
We wrote in 2011 about a FWA decision involving social media misuse by a Linfox employee. The case went on appeal and the FWA full bench delivered their decision in October, upholding the finding at first instance that the employee was unfairly dismissed and finding that the orders for compensation and reinstatement were appropriate in […]
Coalition’s IR Policy – What’s in It for SMEs?
The federal Coalition has formally released their Industrial Relations Policy (‘IR Policy’) which has since been followed by the Budget-in-Reply speech.
Small Business Fined $20k for Breaching Workplace Regulations
This recent case demonstrates that small businesses are not exempt from workplace regulations regarding payment of wages. Read about it here.
Employer or Contractor? Know The Difference & Avoid Fines
The Federal Magistrates Court this week found that a contractor was actually an employee, despite them providing invoices and having an ABN.
Social Media Platforms Used for Notification of Court Order
Justice Anne Ferguson of the Victorian Supreme Court recently ordered an interim injunction be issued – by way of social media.
Unfair Dismissal: Employee Loses After Soliciting Clients
Social media, beyond creating more social opportunities than ever before, also extends into the professional sphere. Here’s why employees should be careful.
Employer Liable: Failure to Investigate Sexual Harassment Claim
Learn about McCauley v Club Resort Holdings Pty Ltd (No 2) [2013] and the importance of investigating claims of workplace harassment.
The Commercial Credit Application Health Check – The 8 Must Haves
Learn about a Customer Credit Application, what it involves and why it is important.
Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR): Using It Correctly
“It’s only when the tide goes out that you learn who’s been swimming naked.”- Warren Buffett. Learn how to use the PPSR.
Personal Injury Claim Calculator
If you have a personal injury, you can go to the Attorney General’s Injury Award Calculator page to calculate the value of the injuries you are claiming.
New Research: The Lawpath Effect means the end of the Lawyer Joke
“How many lawyer jokes are in existence? Only three, all the rest are true stories.” Read this article for a satirical take on the legal profession.
Mandatory Privacy Breach Notification Now in Australia
The next time your details are breached or your data is compromised, you’ll know all about it. Read about mandatory reporting of data breaches here.
New Superannuation Guarantee Rates On July 1; Are You Ready?
Read on to find out how changing superannuation guarantee rates will affect you.