An expert panel of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has today handed down its decision in its annual minimum wage review for 2021-22.
The Fair Work Commission has recently handed down a decision that offers some clarity on what constitutes ‘bullying’ for the purposes of the Fair Work
While standard form contracts are used in Australia and there is some familiarity with them, they are often significantly amended.
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.
The seasonal worker program stream under the Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) allows individuals who are a citizen and resident of one of the named Pacific islands, to come to Australia and work temporarily for Australian employers who have been unable to source local labour.
Many Australian businesses rely on employing skilled migrants to fill positions that are difficult to recruit from the Australian labour market.
Discover the regional visa options for employers in Australia. Explore the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187).
Coleman Greig’s Plain English Guide to Seniors Living outlines the options available to people and the major issues that may arise in relation to each – independence is one thing that we strive to maintain as we get older.
As an increasing number of Australians move into a retirement village, or the popular “Over 55 Lifestyle Estates,” it is important to view the issues that can arise and the complexities that are often involved in this type of move.
The days of a property developer approaching individual owners to purchase their properties is fast becoming a distant memory. Increasingly, owners are taking the initiative and joining forces to offer their properties as a package deal.
This Plain English Guide answers some of the more commonly asked questions about buying real estate ‘off the plan’ and should be read in conjunction with Coleman Greig’s Plain English Guide to Buying Real Estate.
Most home units, town houses or villas in New South Wales are held under Strata or Community Title. Strata and Community titles are particular types of Torrens Title. When you own a house or a block of land you usually have absolute ownership of not only the house and land but also the air space above the land and the earth underneath.
The sale of your home is likely to be one of the most important transactions you enter into. Not only will substantial amounts of money be involved but the event will involve a significant change in your personal affairs.
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