We bring you the second installment of our Swaab Connect COVID-19 edition as we aim to provide you with a summary of our alerts, updates and publications to date, as well as provide some insight on the effect of COVID-19 on Family, Property, Employment Law and more.
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This month we bring you a COVID-19 edition of Swaab Connect as we aim to provide you with a summary of our alerts, updates and publications to date, as well as provide some insight on the effect of COVID-19 on Family, Property, Employment Law and more.
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In this edition Michael Byrnes and Emily Capener create a short guide the recent changes the Annualised Salaries under Modern Awards effective from 1 March 2020 and how the changes will impose more onerous administrative requirements on employers. Senior Associate Monique Loveday provides some insight to the things you should be aware of when going through a divorce or separation and Eric Ziehlke explains why innovation lies at the very heart of your business and should be the foundation of future planning and growth. We also feature a podcast with Michael Byrnes on Money News with Brooke Corte relating to the recent Coronavirus and managing employee leave entitlements.
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In our very first edition of the decade Partner Helen Kowal interviews Structural Engineer, Tadd Walford to deliver the final instalment of the NSW Construction Industry Series which documents discussions with building consultants who are in the know when it comes to the current state of the construction industry. Saturday the 25th January marked the beginning of the Lunar New Year, a 15-day festival that celebrates the beginning of the Lunar calendar, this year celebrating the Year of the Rat. Senior Associate Monique Loveday provides helpful tips on how to collect and store evidence safely when it comes to cyber and online abuse after a separation and Angela Harvey indicates five times you should review your estate planning.
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In this edition Michael Byrnes points out a few sensible steps that can help manage the risks of ‘Silly Season’ events in the lead up to Christmas. With the Shergold Weir Report regulations not being set until 2020 Partner Helen Kowal advises how designers and building practitioners should familiarise themselves with the Draft Bill and understand what is coming. Also, a question often asked by employers facing an unfair dismissal claim is, what happens if the matter cannot be settled? Whilst the vast majority of unfair dismissal cases are resolved at conciliation, some proceed to a hearing, Partner Richard Ottley explains.
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When it comes to terminating employees due to changes in operational requirements , compliance is key, Partner Richard Ottley talks about genuine redundancy versus unfair dismissal and how the difference could be in the consultation. Disagree with a valuation by jointly instructed single expert? Family Law Senior Associate, Monique Loveday explains what not to do. Partner Marc Baddams outlines the changes that will apply to construction contracts in NSW from 21 October and Associate Sean Greenwood discusses security costs for non-resident plaintiffs.
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A person who is the subject of a defamatory publication can sue for defamation, but what about companies? Marc Baddams and Sean Greenwood advise if a company can sue for defamation. Michael Byrnes outlines some initial observations following The Australian Government’s decision to release‘religious freedom reforms’, Richard Ottley looks at factors which may impact upon the certainty and durability of deeds of release, we also discuss the latest developments following the recent Mondelez decision and outline how personal/carers leave should be calculated.
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This month we are delighted to welcome Alexandra Streltsova to the firm’s litigation team, Partner Eric Ziehlke explains why recent political changes in the United Kingdom have raised the prospect of a‘no deal’ Brexit as a serious possibility, Partner Helen Kowal interviews Allan Harriman OAM for the third instalment of the NSW construction series, Accredited Specialist, Annette Wilson breaks down the complexity of what you need to know about divorce and separation and finally we announce the results of the first ever Meritas Wellness Survey which involved over 200 staff members from Meritas affiliated law firms.
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In this issue of Swaab Connect, Angela Harvey provides a brief outline on the nature and operation of Victoria’s new assisted dying laws, Family Law accredited specialist Annette Wilson outlines how the court system determines the outcome of your property settlement in a defacto partnership, Bill Lo explains how ‘small’ and‘large’ proprietary companies will affect the reporting obligations of small and medium sized enterprises, Helen Kowal includes her second instalment of the NSW Construction Industry six-part series with Paul Ratcliff and last but not least, Swaab has been announced as finalists in the Australian Law Awards 2019.
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This month, Associate Bill Lo and Graduate at Law Emily Capener discuss the scope and implications of the proposed changes to the Corporations Act 2001 amendments which require unique a Director Identification Number. Partner, Helen Kowal includes the first installment of the NSW Construction Industry six-part series by interviewing cladding specialist, Peter Karsai. Partner, Michael Byrnes sheds some light on the proper scope of the anti-bullying jurisdiction and we congratulate Managing Partner, Mary Digiglio on being awarded the Lawyers Weekly Wellness Advocate of the Year 2019.
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