Legal

Smart asset management, and in particular fleet vehicle management, is a critical part of any business’ financial health.

Mergers and acquisitions are excellent strategies to generate growth. In many cases, the goal is often to create a sustainable competitive advantage or protect market share. However, pursuing a merger or acquisition does have its risks. So here are some key considerations for mergers and acquisitions.

Party season is upon us and as we celebrate Christmas and the year’s end, it’s important to bear legal obligations in mind when hosting the all important office Christmas party.

If you’re a small business intending to pass on the costs of the carbon tax to your customers and suppliers, you’d better be careful about it.

In the early days of Lonely Planet, founder Tony Wheeler quickly learnt the importance of building a brand and protecting his valuable intellectual property (IP) overseas.

Telstra Bigpond, iiNet, Optus, iPrimus and Internode have banded together in support of scheme designed to combat the growing problem of online copyright infringement by local internet users – both business and consumer.

The majority of managers believe new work health and safety (WHS) laws due to come into force in January 2012 will have a positive impact on their business, a new survey has found.

The carbon tax is coming, and lawyers are warning that businesses must review their contractual rights and obligations around the passing on of carbon costs so they’re not left with an unacceptable share of the cost burden when the legislation kicks in.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is working on a guide to assist businesses in understanding their rights and obligations when making claims about the impact of the carbon price.

Employers should ensure staff have fun at the office Christmas party, but not at the expense of the business’ liability insurance. So here’s some tips for encouraging appropriate behaviour this festive season.

New consultation requirements under the OHS harmonisation laws mean employers must improve their communication with employees, creating more leg-work for bosses.

Christmas is just around the corner & no doubt many of you are planning your festive parties. But did you know that headaches, dehydration & alcohol related accidents account for 70 percent of first aid incidents during Christmas events?

Approximately 90 percent of local employees are working in unsafe environments, despite the fact employers have an obligation to provide a safe working environment whether at home or in the office.

It’s important LGBT employees feel comfortable revealing their sexual orientation at work, according to Diversity Council Australia, for their own mental health and the general health of a business.

The Fair Work Ombudsman is cracking down on sham contracting agreements to ensure employers are getting the benefits they deserve. Do you know how to avoid sham arrangements? Follow these tips.

The Fair Work Australia policy is to blame for the chaos caused by the Qantas staff lock-out and fleet grounding on the weekend, not the airline or the unions, according to Servcorp CEO Marcus Moufarrige.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched an iPhone app to provide easy access to information about recalled consumer goods.

Although some of the furor over WikiLeaks has slowed down, make no mistake; the whistleblower website has not gone away. Have you considered that business content could wind up on WikiLeaks or some other forum?

A national product safety program has seen over 95,000 unsafe products recalled or removed from sale in just six months, and 100 retailers issued with warnings.

A staggering 85 percent of Australian businesses are at risk of being tainted by bribery and corruption because they don’t have mechanisms in place to prevent it. Do you know how to implement the framework that will protect your business against illegal behaviours?