Criminal record checks are now a routine feature of recruitment in many industries, and are increasingly considered by employers as part of their broader risk management and compliance frameworks. They are often introduced with practical objectives in mind: the protection of staff and customers, meeting insurance or regulatory requirements, and [...]
1. WHAT IS ‘FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE’? The term ‘financial assistance’ refers to a situation where a company (Target Company) financially assists a person (purchaser) for, or in connection with the process of, acquiring shares in the Target Company. The Target Company can be either a public company or proprietary company. Although [...]
From 26 August 2024, changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 will occur in respect of independent contractors and unfair contract terms. In substance, these changes enable independent contractors who earn below the high income threshold to dispute unfair contract terms in the Fair Work Commission, offering a more efficient [...]
Further reflecting on the success of the AGM of LAWorld in Sydney, with some additional photos of our team at the fantastic event. We again give thanks to all of our LAWorld network for a successful and informative AGM and very much look forward to building upon the prestigious international [...]
Protection of confidential information for employers Departing employees can pose a risk to the future goodwill of a business, as they have had the opportunity to form relationships with its customers and suppliers. Employees will often be given unfettered access to commercially sensitive documents and information, and will have received [...]
The Federal Court of Australia has recently ordered an account of damages to be paid to a senior-employee of Hawkesbury Race Club, Mrs Leggett, due to the bullying and harassment resulting from her employment. This case highlights consequences that result from overbearing and harassing management of staff and how injured [...]
Please join us as our employment lawyers Michael Bishop, Amelita Hensman and Ben Drysdale discuss the key employment issues likely to impact your business in the new financial year, including: Returning to work – employer and employee obligations Vaccinations Superannuation changes Engaging independent contractors, part-time employees & casual employees Changes to [...]
As employees start to return to the office, they may find it increasingly difficult to leave their personal lives at home. Employees may be tempted to handle private affairs such as a side business or non-work related calls during working hours. While employers may be lenient to a certain extent, [...]
On 24 February, our emploment lawyers Michael Bishop and Ben Drysdale discussed the recent High Court Decisions regarding Indpendant Contractors and how this can affect your business as well as steps your business should be taking. If you would like to view the recording of the webinar, please click on [...]
With a team led by our Tony Pointon, Pointon Partners are very pleased to have assisted Australian Bio Fert Pty Ltd in a JV with Incitec Pivot Fertiliser Ltd in respect of the creation and delivery of a new category of sustainable fertiliser. Mark Frecheville of ABF: “Incitec Pivot Fertilisers (IPF) [...]
