Employment contracts: permanent? fixed-term? casual? Which do I need?
Employers are regularly confused about the difference between permanent, casual and fixed-term employees, and what kind of staff member they should have. Here’s our guide.… Read More
Employment investigations – getting it right!
There are a minefield of legal problems that an under-resourced employer has to negotiate to successfully conclude an employment investigation, without falling foul of the procedural rules that abound.… Read More
The Domestic Violence – Victims Protection Bill
Spearheaded by Greens MP, Jan Logie, the Domestic Violence – Victims Protection Bill aims to improve legal protections for victims of domestic violence by establishing systems of workplace support.… Read More
Gifting: about more than what we give at Christmas time
If you live with someone as a couple for three years, if the relationship ends, then any property involved is divided equally – but what exactly is “living together as a couple”? And if your relationship ends, what happens to your stuff?… Read More
My Backyard Subdivision – Part 6: Insurance
In the final part of our Backyard Subdivision series, we discuss the different types of insurance that come into play during a development project, and the need to get specialist advice.… Read More
Employment standards – April 2017 update
Many employers will have agreements which fall foul of the new amendments and could find themselves up for fines or liable to pay large amounts of back pay for overtime or cancelled shifts unless the agreements are updated.… Read More
Statutory demand notices – a useful tool with benefits and risks
Statutory demand notices are commonly used as a helpful tool to create leverage to collect undisputed debts.… Read More
My Backyard Subdivision – Part 5: Banking
In the fifth of our six-part Backyard Subdivision series guest author Bob Turnbull from ANZ Bank discusses obtaining finance and dealing with your bank. … Read More
My Backyard Subdivision – Part 4: Building
In the fourth of our six-part Backyard Subdivision series we discuss the ins and outs of the building process and how to manage compliance.… Read More
My Backyard Subdivision – Part 3: Titles and boundaries
In the third of our six-part Backyard Subdivision series we discuss the importance of surveying and the issues to be aware of on your property’s title. … Read More
11 things you should know before you become a family trustee
Being a family trustee is an important job. It’s a compliment to be asked, but you need to weigh up carefully if you want to take it on.… Read More
Want to make your mark? Register it!
Does your business have a trade name or do you have a branding idea? If so, you have some homework to do. … Read More