When it comes to purchasing a property, understanding the various types of title is essential. Two common types of property title are strata title and Torrens title. Each type has its own characteristics and legal implications that owners and potential buyers should...
If you live in or own an apartment unit, you know that you’re bound by a set of rules that you wouldn’t have to think twice about if you lived in or owned a house.
Smoking in an apartment is just one of the many activities you need to think twice about when you’re in an apartment. Do you know with 100% confidence if you can legally smoke in your unit?
Join our JFM Law team as we answer your FAQs about General Protections. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqWQyGiNznY&list=PL9OZYlmMxihorXVROYZ-O0QgcFVZQIlUa&index=5 Transcript What is a general protections claim? The general protections claim is a type of claim...
Join our JFM Law team as we answer your FAQs about Bullying and Harassment in the workplace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeQaw-7rC9w&list=PL9OZYlmMxihorXVROYZ-O0QgcFVZQIlUa&index=4 Transcript What is workplace bullying? Workplace bullying is when there's...
Join our JFM Law team as we answer your FAQs about Employment Contracts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG5ZyNlX2dQ&list=PL9OZYlmMxihorXVROYZ-O0QgcFVZQIlUa&index=3 Transcript What is a casual employment contract? A casual employment contract is a contract...
Join our JFM Law team as we answer your FAQs about Redundancy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSu0QEs5X5I&list=PL9OZYlmMxihorXVROYZ-O0QgcFVZQIlUa&index=2 Transcript What is a genuine redundancy? If an employer no longer requires a job to be performed by...
Join our JFM Law team as we answer your FAQs about Deeds of Release. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llSFAcH0q6o&list=PL9OZYlmMxihorXVROYZ-O0QgcFVZQIlUa&index=1 Transcript What is a deed of release in employment law? A deed of release, it's something that's...
If you are an employee who is facing a performance improvement plan and you don’t believe it’s warranted, you may be wondering if you can be terminated for refusing to comply. The answer is not a simple yes or no. However, by understanding your legal rights and obligations, and seeking the guidance of a skilled employment lawyer, you can put yourself in a better position to protect your job and your future career prospects.
Disciplinary meetings with employers can be stressful and uncomfortable. They can also have serious consequences for your employment, and it's important to be prepared. In this blog, we'll explore what to expect from a disciplinary meeting, how to prepare for one, and...
Many of the difficulties associated with the management and running of a company title building can be traced back to outdated or unsuitable governing documents. Is it time for your company title building to put in place an up-to-date modern constitution and effective...
If you are a senior employee who has been made redundant make sure you understand your rights.
Redundancies come with a unique set of rules that must be followed carefully. Failing to do so puts employers at risk of facing an unfair dismissal claim from their employees. Get informed and protect your business by following these steps.
Investing in a Company Title unit might seem like great value for money, but it’s important to understand the unique features that come with it. Company Title buildings can have their own set of rules and restrictions around leasing out units, which can impact your investment.
For a long time, it has been common in employment contracts to enforce clauses which prohibit employees from discussing their salary or benefits with their colleagues. These clauses have now been banned under recent legislative amendments to the Fair Work Act, with impacts to both employers and employees.
You may need to manage an employee’s behaviour or actions that are causing concern in the workplace. One way to do this is to place the employee on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) that identifies specific examples of the employee’s behaviour or actions that are causing concerns in the workplace and the steps that must be taken to improve it. Before, implementing a PIP you need to ensure that this strategy is a reasonable management action for this employee and doesn’t result in an adverse action claim.
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