New “Fair Work Commission” Announced
‘Fair Work Australia’ (FWA) is no more. Now, the industrial relations tribunal will be known as the “Fair Work Commission”(FWC).
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.
Record Fine for Sham Contractor Arrangement
The Federal Circuit Court has imposed a record $238,920 penalty on a company providing an airport shuttle service from Newcastle to Sydney airport, for underpaying its drivers. Interestingly, the Fair Work investigation arose not from an employee complaint, but as part of a national compliance campaign focused on sham contracting. The penalty imposed was made […]
New Enquiry Into Workplace Pregnancy Discrimination
The Australian Human Right Commission (AHRC) has announced a long-overdue review into discrimination against pregnant women in the workplace.
Famous Challenges to Wills: Celebrities in Court
Read about some of the most well-known and interesting challenges to Wills and Estates which ended up in the Courtroom in this article.
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.
Lawpath Personal Brand Building Event
David Koch (Sunrise), Guy Leech (Ironman) and Paul Lupson (Lawpath CEO) at the Lawpath Personal Brand Building Event on 30 July.
SME gets hit with $278K employment fine for “contractors”
Being able to distinguish between what makes someone an employee or a contractor is extremely important. Here’s what SME’s need to know.
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.
Sharknado now Lawyercano
Snakes, sharks, octopuses and tornado’s. The SyFy channel have indeed stepped up their game – Read here about the Sharknado film.
Guy Leech Uses and Recommends Lawpath
Guy Leech Uses and Recommends lawpath.com.au. The World Champion Ironman and Health/Fitness Businessman says he would happily recommend Lawpath to others.
Crowdfunding to Get Regulatory Go Ahead in Australia
The government has launched a review into the regulation of crowdfunding in Australia. Currently crowdfunding is prohibited by Australian regulations.
Australia’s Freakonomic ESOP Tax Laws to be Changed
Senator Conroy announced this week that the government would launch a review into the way Employee Share Option Plans are taxed.
New Research says Lawyer Joke Almost Extinct
The days of getting a big laugh out of asking “What is the difference between a lawyer and a catfish” may well be numbered.