Strange Bedfellows — Minimising risks in Post Merger Integration
In Brief Recent studies have shown that close to 50% of post merger integrations fare poorly. While there are no hard…
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What is the role of the support person in a disciplinary meeting?
Employers usually know that they have to allow an employee to have a support person accompany them whilst they are being…
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Controversial comcare case draws a line for workers’ compensation claims
In Brief In a decision which has divided legal opinion, the High Court has made a ruling as to what is meant by…
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Tenants beware — High Court confirms liquidators of landlord companies can disclaim leases
In Brief The High Court has recently confirmed that the liquidators of a landlord company are able to disclaim a lease, with the…
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Consultation about changes to regular rosters and ordinary hours of work
In Brief As of 1 January 2014, changing the staff roster has become a more complex process with the introduction of amendments to…
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Dispensing with awards — Can you pay employees a lump sum amount that meets your award obligations?
The challenge in business to keep up with changes and awards can be particularly problematic. Many business owners don’t have…
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The operation of privilege to advice given to a strata owners corporation
Question: can an owners corporation claim legal professional privilege over documents in connection with legal advice on its books and…
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Power of Attorney — Changes are here!
In Brief A power of attorney is like insurance. If you have not planned for the worst when the unexpected occurs you…
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Estate planning and superannuation — How to have the last laugh
In brief Superannuation is a funny thing. It is yours, but you can’t have it yet. It gets paid out when you…
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Employers beware of acting against employees with family responsibilities
In Brief Most business owners are very sympathetic to their staff members’ obligations to their families and generally except that emergencies…
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