How can company title buildings manage major renovations by shareholders?

How can company title buildings manage major renovations by shareholders?

If you are a company title director for any extended length of time, there is a good chance that you will eventually receive a proposal for major renovations to a home unit. Dealing with renovations can be tricky for several reasons; the most obvious being that the building itself may be devalued if the renovations are overly disruptive or carried-out incorrectly. Unfortunately, it will be the volunteer members of the Board of Directors (the Board) that must deal with the ensuing outrage of the building’s occupiers. 

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Can I have a support person present when discussing my performance with my employer?

Can I have a support person present when discussing my performance with my employer?

If your employer requires you to attend a compulsory performance meeting, no doubt you are feeling anxious about having to explain yourself in a way that preserves your reputation (or possibly your job). You may be wondering whether you can have a lawyer or friend present to support you in making your case. While the law does expect your employer to allow you to have a support person in some circumstances, it is important to be aware of what they can and cannot do.

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Employment Law New Year’s Resolutions

Employment Law New Year’s Resolutions

The start of the new year is a great time to think about improving your employment processes and procedures. To get you started, these are our favourite “Employment Law New Year’s Resolutions”.

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Managing the risks associated with your long-term casual employees

Managing the risks associated with your long-term casual employees

As a business owner, it is not uncommon to operate with a number of full time, part time and casual employees. We have discussed the dangers of misclassifying permanent part-time workers as casual workers, and the real cost of casual employees in the past. However, it is important for you to understand how a long serving casual employee can be entitled to protection from an unfair dismissal claim.

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Do your employees work from home? Legal issues to consider

Do your employees work from home? Legal issues to consider

With approximately half the workforce is working from home, employers now have to worry about managing a remote workplace. Whilst there may be a significant reduction in expenses as a consequence of employees working from home, there are a myriad of factors that must be considered from an employment law perspective.

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Rostering and casual employees

Rostering and casual employees

As a business owner, you cannot be unaware of the risks of employing staff on a casual basis. In previous articles we have discussed the dangers of misidentifying permanent part-time workers as casual workers and the real cost of casuals. Now you need to know what you, as a business owner, need to do to protect yourself from an unfair dismissal claim. 

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I Have Been Injured At Work: What Are My Rights?

I Have Been Injured At Work: What Are My Rights?

If you were recently injured at work, the last thing you want is to spend endless hours searching for information as to your legal rights. We know that you may feel concern about meeting your ensuing medical costs and sustaining your current lifestyle. We have put together a simple outline of your rights so that you can provide for yourself and your dependents during this difficult time.

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What Is Workers Compensation Insurance, and Should I Make a Claim?

What Is Workers Compensation Insurance, and Should I Make a Claim?

If you were recently injured, or have become sick at work, you will no doubt be concerned about whether you can continue to look after yourself and your dependents. You may have heard of workers compensation and that it might apply to someone in your situation – but what does applying for it actually mean for you?

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Costs in the Fair Work Commission

Costs in the Fair Work Commission

The Fair Work Commission is a a jurisdiction that is accessible to self-represented litigants. The Fair Work Commission is unlikely to award costs against an unsuccessful applicant in an unfair dismissal application. However, there are still exceptional circumstances where the Commission can order costs against an unsuccessful applicant.

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When is an accountant liable for underpayment of wages by their client?

When is an accountant liable for underpayment of wages by their client?

Accountants providing clients with payroll, accounting and book-keeping advice and services run the risk of being held accessorily liable for the underpayment of workers by their clients. This could expose you or your firm to potential fines and legal charges simply for your involvement in another person’s contravention of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). 

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