New Wage Theft Laws: What Employers Need to Know to Avoid Criminal Charges

As of 1 January 2025, employers can face criminal charges for intentionally underpaying wages or entitlements. The new wage theft laws are part of the Closing Loopholes legislative changes, and include a significant amendment to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FWA). This momentous shift follows the lodging of the Voluntary Small Business [...]

2025-01-17T10:49:33+11:00January 17th, 2025|Categories: Employment Law|Tags: , |

Employer liability for work Christmas parties

It’s that time of year again when work Christmas parties are being planned. The annual office Christmas party is an occasion to relax and celebrate the year’s accomplishments. However too often inappropriate behaviour fuelled by alcohol occurs which can lead to devastating consequences for employees and the employer alike. For the [...]

2024-11-14T11:53:31+11:00November 14th, 2024|Categories: Employment Law|Tags: , |

From Due Diligence to Warranty Claims: Navigating the Business Sale Maze

In any sale transaction whether it is a business sale or sale of shares, an important step is the due diligence process for both vendors and buyers. While, in our experience, purchasers are increasingly shifting their focus towards protection through comprehensive warranties in sale agreements, particularly given the growing trend of [...]

2025-03-25T11:57:44+11:00October 18th, 2024|Categories: Commercial|Tags: |

Unfair Contract Terms: New Avenues for Independent Contractors to Pursue Claims

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 [...]

2024-10-16T10:13:36+11:00October 15th, 2024|Categories: Employment Law|Tags: , |

From unit trust to company – a snapshot of CGT rollover relief provisions

Where a business operates through a unit trust, there are a number of reasons why transitioning to a corporate structure may be contemplated, such as alignment with long-term business development strategies, addressing working capital needs or obtaining taxation benefits. A ‘trust to company’ restructure may also be desirable in the context [...]

2024-10-16T10:14:19+11:00October 11th, 2024|Categories: Commercial, Taxation|Tags: , |

Increase in High Income Threshold

Unfair Dismissal Employers should be aware of certain changes regarding the unfair dismissal provisions. For the unfair dismissal provisions to apply, assuming the employee has completed the minimum period of employment, the employee must: Earn less than the high-income threshold; or Be covered by a modern award or enterprise agreement. [...]

2024-07-22T14:39:27+10:00July 22nd, 2024|Categories: Employment Law|Tags: , |
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