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Employee or Contractor – Do you know the difference?
It's important for all businesses to determine whether their workers are classified as employees or independent contractors, as tax, super and other government obligations are different depending on the working arrangement present. Employees generally have PAYG...
Challenging a Will When the Beneficiaries Have Been Changed
Through persistence and dedication, Etheringtons Solicitors successfully challenged a Will and recovered a significant sum for the rightful beneficiary, a Children’s Charity. A married couple with no children or relatives executed mirror Wills and left everything to a...
Business Structures: Companies
This article looks at companies – how to set one up, and the pros and cons of a company structure. When commencing a business venture, it is necessary to consider the most appropriate type of business structure for your company. Different business structures have...
What is the Tort of Negligence?
Negligence occurs when one party owes another party a duty of care, and fails to take reasonable care to avoid causing damage to that party. It applies to both individuals and businesses. There are several factors that need to be satisfied for an individual or a...
Busting 5 Common Objections to Making a Will
Making a Will can often feel like a daunting and unnecessary task. However, the unfortunate reality is that death is inevitable and proper creation of a Will is always an important task, regardless of the circumstances. In this article, we explore five of the most...
Will My Facebook Post Affect My Employment?
Can an employer intervene in an employee’s use of social media outside work? A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission has shed some light on this question, showing that having a detailed workplace policy can provide better protection for your company from...
Security for Leases – 3 Most Common Forms
What is a Security? Landlords typically ask for payment of ‘security’ when you first enter your lease. The security is an amount – usually 4 or more weeks’ rent – to cover any extra expenses should you break the terms of the lease agreement. For example, if the...
Personal Liability for Company Directors
A company is an association incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the ‘Act’). Incorporation gives the company a separate entity, distinct from its directors and shareholders. The company can enter into contracts, sue others, and be sued in its own right....