Many employers (host employers) engage employees of labour hire companies, particularly in the building and construction, hospitality and manufacturing industries. However, what happens when one of these employees gets injured at the host employer’s work site? Who is liable for the injuries?
Part 1 of a four-part series on your business’ responsibilities related to cyber attacks and data breaches. Cyber attacks and data breaches are the top business risk in Australia according to Aon’s 2023 Global Risk Management Survey.
Employers have faced new obligations in dealing with requests for flexible working arrangements made under Section 65 of the Fair Work Act (the Act) since June 2023.
A recent major gender identity discrimination case has hit the headlines. Roxanne Tickle, a transgender woman, successfully sued a female-only social media platform for gender identity discrimination in the provision of services. This was the first time a Court had consider a claim of gender identity discrimination.
Family violence is unfortunately a common occurrence for people separating. In certain circumstances, an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order may be taken out. This blog explains the two different types of AVOs and the impact on Family Law proceedings.
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) have again released their annual update for employment law. Here’s what employers need to know about the changes effective 26 August 2024.
It’s normal for building projects to experience setbacks during construction. However, in extreme cases your builder may suspend works and leave the site or disappear without explanation. This article will explain your available options if your builder won’t return to the site, and how to avoid the common pitfalls which may affect your rights against your builder.
Securing intellectual property (IP) is critical in today’s competitive and increasingly digital landscape. From innovative startups to established enterprises, big or small, safeguarding your business’ intellectual assets can help ensure sustained competitiveness, legal protection and set you up to capitalise on your unique creations.
Part IVA overcomes deficiencies of section 260 of the Income Tax Assessment Act (ITAA), exposed by judicial decisions. Part IVA was introduced, albeit with limitations on scope, to provide an appropriate balance between combatting tax avoidance without discouraging commercial and familial transactions.
All participants in the construction industry need to be aware of imminent changes to the laws regulating building products. The changes have been inserted into the Building Products (Safety) Act 2017 (NSW) but extend far beyond product safety to the suitability of use and quality of installation of those products.
The SafeWork NSW Psychological Health and Safety Strategy 2024-2026 establishes new supports for employers regarding their duties in preventing psychosocial harm in the workplace.
As we move into the new financial year, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) have again released their annual update for employment law. Here’s what employers need to know about the changes.
A strata scheme is a building or group of buildings that have been divided into lots which can be apartments, villas, offices, units or townhouses. This will be articulated in the strata plan.
With the increased cost of living, more Australians are looking for ways to rent their property, including Airbnb. Airbnb is a form of short-term rental accommodation. To add your property to Airbnb in NSW, you are required to meet several laws and regulations governing short-term rentals.
When does a liquidator (or the company he or she is appointed to) need court, creditor, or committee approval to validly retain a solicitor to act in a liquidation matter which is likely to extend for longer than three months? The answer to this question has only recently been settled.
Building contracts establish the relationship between a builder and owner. Often however, changes are made to the scope of work during the course of a project that are not anticipated in the contract.
In April 2024 the Treasury released draft legislation implementing the ‘Build-to-Rent’ (BTR) tax concessions, which were first announced in the 2023-24 Federal Budget.
The Building Bill 2022 (the Bill) is the key avenue through which the NSW Government has proposed to reshape the culture of the building and construction industry by eliminating poor performance and improving the quality of building statewide.
As of 6 May 2024, changes to the Family Law Act 1975 from the Family Law Amendment Act 2023 and the Family Law Amendment (Information Sharing) Act 2023, passed 19 October 2023, are in effect.
Slowly but surely, most employers are requiring employees to return to the office for at least a portion of their working week. Some employers continue to struggle with employees resistant to returning to the office or those who have an expectation that they can continue to work from home whenever it suits them.
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