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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The Liberals are in implications for employers and employees
In Brief The Liberals are in and Tony Abbot has promised to “restore the balance back to the sensible centre” in…
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Lost in translation — Why you need a lawyer to write a Will
In Brief Ever had difficulty communicating when travelling in a foreign country? Just like writing a will, the difficulty is not knowing what…
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Your Separation Checklist
In BriefThinking of separating from your partner or are you already separated? To protect you and your family here are…
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Leaving a legacy: Doing charity the right way
In brief The idea of leaving a legacy to charity in your will that helps those who are less fortunate is certainly…
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Sexually Transmitted Debt: Are you liable for your ex’s debts upon separation?
In Brief Separating parties are often anxious to know whether they will become liable for their ex-partner’s debts upon separation…
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The Virgin Look Book: Can you control the appearance of your employees?
In Brief One issue commonly faced by employers is getting employees to comply with dress and grooming standards, and when an…
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A Practical Guide to Warnings in the Workplace
What is a workplace warning? A warning is a communication be it verbal (more informal) or written (more formal) to an employee about their…
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Hiring a worker who is not an Australian citizen? Your responsibilities have now increased
In Brief For some businesses attracting and retaining employees in low skill or alternately highly specialised roles is an ongoing challenge…
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Relocating children after divorce — When is it okay?
In Brief As more families become “international” many are faced with the dilemma that on divorce (or separation) one partner…
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