Swaab employment partner Warwick Ryan in Chartered Secretaries
In this Chartered Secretaries article, Swaab employment partner Warwick Ryan examines adverse action claims under the Fair Work Act…
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Swaab Legal Directions — Issue 3 December 2010
Swaab Legal Directions — The third issue for 2010 of our quarterly newsletter.
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Building energy efficiency update — Commercial Buildings Mandatory Disclosure Régime and Environment
In Brief — Mixed use buildings, refurbishments and Environmental Upgrade Agreements The Commercial Buildings Mandatory Disclosure Régime has undergone amendments, effective…
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Cloud computing and smart phones — Has your business updated its IP policy?
In Brief — Smart devices and IT policy The increasing proliferation of smart devices poses a new security risk for businesses. To…
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Family businesses and employment law — How problems arise and how to prevent them
In Brief — Employment problems related to the size of a family business Family businesses typically encounter employment problems once they reach…
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Sexual harassment in supported employment — Risks for employers and how to minimise them
In Brief Christmas is the season for many things, including inappropriate behaviour in the workplace. Employers need to be aware that…
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Negotiating parenting arrangements after separation or divorce
In brief — Emotions can cloud judgement The biggest mistake that people make when negotiating parenting arrangements is that they allow…
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Court hands down first fines for breaches of single pricing law
On 4 November 2010, the Federal Court ordered two restaurants to pay penalties of $13,200 each for breaching the law requiring…
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Benefits and pitfalls of social media for your business — do you have the right policies in place?
In brief — Increasing use of social media Social media is being used increasingly, not only by individuals personally, but also…
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Do you provide credit in your business? Under the new rules you may need a Credit Licence
In brief — New credit licensing régime in Australia If you engage in credit activities for the first time from 1 July…
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