September 2015 - Pointon Partners | Corporate & Commercial Lawyers

Employers on Notice for Work Functions

A recent case before the Fair Work Commission (‘FWC’) in Sydney has put employers on notice that they should have arrangements in place to ensure alcohol is served responsibly and employees are sufficiently supervised at work functions where alcohol is served. In Stephen Keenan v Leighton Boral Amey NSW Pty Ltd [2015] FWC 3156, Vice [...]

Pointon Partners2015-09-25T04:55:34+10:00September 25th, 2015|Categories: Employment Law|

CHANGES TO POWERS OF ATTORNEY LAWS ARE HERE

The commencement of the Powers of Attorney Act 2014 (Vic) (‘POA Act’) on 1 September 2015 will see some significant changes to the current laws which regulate this area. WHAT IS A POWER OF ATTORNEY? A Power of Attorney is a written legal document under which a person (‘the Principal’) who has the capacity to [...]

Pointon Partners2015-09-02T05:22:07+10:00September 2nd, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|