by JFM Team | May 27, 2020
Regulations introduced by State and Federal governments during the COVID-19 health crisis have resulted in many businesses ceasing to trade. Consequently, employees have been stood down without pay by their employers if they cannot usefully be employed because of a...
by JFM Team | May 27, 2020
The economic impacts triggered by the COVID-19 health crisis have had a devastating impact on businesses. Some of the regulations introduced by the federal and state government to contain COVID-19 have stifled economic activity and prevented many businesses from...
by JFM Team | Apr 30, 2020
Many SME business owners will need to consider ‘restructuring’ their operations over the coming months. The roles performed by different employees will necessarily come under the microscope – and some roles will need to go. Restructuring and...
by JFM Team | Apr 17, 2020
Ensuring the fire safety of buildings is now a prime focus for owners of strata title and company title buildings. In fact, some owners have a legal obligation under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 to engage in a process that objectively...
by JFM Team | Mar 28, 2020
Employers can reduce their permanent employees’ hours of work in accordance with the relevant Modern Award, and with the employee’s consent. For information on Modern Awards, see the Fair Work Ombudsman Site here. If your employee does not agree to a reduction in...
