Penalties and Orders: The importance of following FWC directions

Penalties and Orders: The importance of following FWC directions

So, you’ve had a Fair Work Commission finding made against you… Unfortunately, in the course of doing business, things won’t always go your way.  You may find yourself on the wrong side of claims relating to your employment of others, including general protections,...
Independent Contractors vs Employees 

Independent Contractors vs Employees 

Workplace disputes often centre on whether someone is an employee or an independent contractor.  What is the difference and why does it matter? Participants in the workforce generally do so either as employees or independent contractors. Whether the law sees you as an...
How to manage family employees

How to manage family employees

Many of our business-owning clients, particularly those operating family businesses and farming enterprises, employ family members (including in-laws) at some stage.  In some cases, these ‘family-member’ employees can remain in the business for extended periods of...