Category: Legal

A Shift in Australian Employment Law: The Closing Loopholes Act

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023, also known as the Closing Loopholes Act, is a monumental shift in Australian employment law. Targeting systemic issues like underpayments, discrimination, and workplace…

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Employee Misconduct On Social Media: How To Handle The Unexpected

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, where online interactions endure indefinitely, employers encounter a significant challenge when their employees’ past actions or statements resurface on the internet. The digital landscape allows online interactions…

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Watching the Clock: Legal Frameworks for Addressing Time Misuse

The issue of employees misusing company time has become a growing concern, particularly with more people working from home and away from the prying eyes of managers. From excessive personal internet use…

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Does Your Work Prioritise OH&S?

In the fast-paced world of Australian business, where innovation and productivity take centre stage, one integral aspect often stands as a silent guardian of success — Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). Beyond…

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Been Fired? Here’s How To Check It Was Done Correctly, With The Right Notice & Entitlements

If you’ve been given notice of your employment ending, you want to ensure you’ve received the correct notice and entitlements by the end. The best way to do this is by speaking…

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A Person’s Will Is Binding After Death… Right?

Contrary to popular belief, a will may be effectively changed after a person’s death. Entering a deed of family arrangement (DFA), also called a deed of variation, is a way to vary…

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Flexible Working Arrangements In The New Financial Year

Changes to flexible working arrangements have been in place since 6 June 2023. If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to get acquainted with the new legislation (The Secure…

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Separating? Here’s Your List Of What Needs To Happen

Seek Legal Advice Seek legal advice concerning access to children, marital property and financial matters. Suppose you are unsure of your legal position or want to look after your own divorce. In…

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Time To Check Payroll – Employee Underpayment

Employee underpayment, whether a failure to pay penalty rates or unauthorised wage deductions, is a breach of the Fair Work Act and consequently can result in hefty employer penalties. Employers are responsible…

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Your Employee Gets Jury Duty – What Do You Have To Do?

Employers must comply with the legal responsibilities outlined when dealing with an employee summoned for jury duty, or they could face penalties of up to $50,000. When an employee gets summoned for…

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