Avoiding Redundancy Traps
Redundancy commonly occurs when a business is sold or restructured, and a role that has been carried out by a particular employee (or numerous employees) is no longer necessary. When… Read More
Understanding Family Law Financial Settlement Documents
When ex-partners reach an agreement for the settlement of their financial matters upon separation, there are two ways this agreement can be legally finalised. These are ‘consent orders’ and a… Read More
The New Industrial Relations Reforms for Casual Workers
Disclaimer: Since the publishing of this article, the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 has come into force. Please use caution if you are citing… Read More
Debt Collection Basics For Business
If you are owed money for goods or services, the first step in attempting to recover it is generally to send a letter of demand to the other party. This… Read More
Independent Contractor v Employee
Ongoing structural shifts within the workforce have exacerbated the importance of a clear distinction between employees and independent contractors. Flexible working-from-home arrangements and the rise of the gig economy have… Read More
What is the Difference between a Justice of the Peace and a Notary Public?
A Notary Public and Justice of the Peace are both individuals who offer services in order to verify identity and authenticate true copies of documents. To ensure that you are… Read More