In this case, the Court found that in contravention of the National Employment Standards and the Fair Work Act, an employer required its employee to work unreasonable additional hours.
A solid construction contract is essential when undertaking a new project yet getting one right can be tricky.
The Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth) (‘the Act’) was passed on 23 June 2021 commenced on 23 January 2022.
Employee share schemes continue to be an area of focus for the ATO with the release of two Taxation Determinations, TD2022/4 and TD2022/8.
The Courts have been faced with disputes between parents who have clashing views on ordering children to be vaccinated against COVID19.
Depending on your industry, you may be operating your business from home, or you may be exercising a hybrid working model.
From 1 April 2022, you can sign documents under section 127 of the Act despite only being appointed as sole director and not also as company secretary.
Purchasing a business is an exciting opportunity that can lead to reward and satisfaction. There are factors that buyers should consider before signing to avoid potential pitfalls.
Many Australian businesses rely on employing skilled migrants to fill positions that are difficult to recruit from the Australian labour market.
An Independent Children’s Lawyer (“ICL”) is a lawyer appointed in family law proceeding to represent the best interest of a child. When is an ICL
For some time now there has been speculation as to the ever-looming collapse of the building and construction industry in Australia. At the start of
Broadly, a personal guarantee is an obligation taken up by a person giving the guarantee that they will meet the obligations of another person or
Family violence affects many Australians and is not limited to behaviour that would constitute as criminal. The Law Council of Australia has recently released a
The case of Mistrina Pty Ltd v Australian Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd [2020] NSWCA 223 highlights that third-party professionals in building disputes can found be liable for
Laws about who needs to isolate, vaccination requirements, working from home etcetera are constantly changing. Here’s a snapshot of what NSW employer’s need to know:
In April of 2020, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission issued a decision varying 99 modern awards by inserting a new Schedule. The
With the emergence of the COVID-19 booster vaccination over recent months, you may be wondering whether the booster can, or in fact should, be mandated in the workplace.
The question of how far employer policies can apply to the personal lives of employees is age old. It is one that has become relevant
Underpayment of wages happens when an employee or worker is paid less than their minimum legal entitlement. The Fair Work Ombudsman (the Ombudsman) explains that
Family law proceedings can take a considerable time to finalise and although reluctant, there are times when a Court is asked to make an order for
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