Legal
SMBs have just a couple of weeks left to ensure they’re prepared for changes to rules regarding paid parental leave and sex discrimination, according to Truman Hoyle partner and employment law expert Fiona Inverarity.
Colin Porter, Managing Director of CreditorWatch welcomes the announcement of the Federal discussion paper on Small Business Disputes released on Friday, May 20. However, he believes that the key issue – early and effective mediation – should be the main focus of the discussion document.
A recent NSW Supreme Court case has highlighted that directors should not rely solely on the advice of insurance brokers when choosing appropriate insurance cover for their organisations.
Adrienne Unkovich of Workforce Guardian blogs about 7-Eleven and the franchise ordered to pay $150,000 in penalties.
“The employer’s conduct was described as a “systematic and significant exploitation of highly vulnerable workers”. And this from a company that is recognised for best practice in business franchising!”
It’s pretty normal to get asked to give a reference but don’t forget you’re not obliged to. Giving a bad reference can actually land you in legal hot water so follow our top tips so you know where you stand.
Fleur Madden-Topley blogs about the Winklevoss twins Facebook court ruling and having business confidence.
“No one is employing these grubby, money hungry lookalikes, Harvard graduates or not.”
Have you ever wondered why some trends spread quickly and stick? Or thought about selling your car to start a digital revolution, and along the way build a billion dollar enterprise? Read on.
Kellie Hill’s story lies at the very heart of Australia’s mining boom. Her business Kellie Hill Consulting (KHC) is a legal consultancy specialising in native title and heritage approvals for mining projects. Their job is to find the middle ground between the traditional owners and her clients, the mining companies.
Legal action—whether warranted or not—is a very real risk to businesses, including SMEs. Even if people do not have an honest claim to make against you, the cost of legal assistance to prove your innocence can be devastating to your business. Also, the toll it takes on your time and emotions can seriously hurt your business and personal time.
When it comes to travel insurance, the devil is in the detail! Here are some expert tips and common traps when looking for a policy that will cover your business trips and honour your claims.
A colour can be turned into a badge that describes your product or service without using words, trademarking that colour can protect your brand and your business.
If you plan to sell your company or business, the business’ title to IP must be clear and established, to avoid problems in the future, you must be able to prove now that your business owns what you say it owns.
Western Australian wholesalers C.I. & Co Pty Ltd, and Antonio Pisano and Anna Pisano have been found to have misled the public by labelling and selling cartons of eggs labelled ‘free range’ when a substantial proportion of the eggs were not free range.
After 30 June, 2011, employers will become ‘paymasters’ responsible for distributing funds under the government’s new paid parental leave scheme, with employers urged to make sure they are ready for this added burden before July 1.
Australia’s one million independent contractors now have access to a free handbook from the Government to help ‘get the contract right’ at the start and avoid headaches down the track.
With the Queensland floods finally retreating and normal business resuming, Australian employers are urged to learn from the Queensland experience and carefully consider their legal obligations towards staff affected by unexpected disasters or events.
Online trader, Philip Robinson, has been convicted and ordered to pay nearly $15,000 in fines and costs for selling non-compliant infant sleep bags known as Grobags.
With the arrival of 2011, employers should familiarise themselves with their obligations under the paid parental leave legislation which came into force on 1 January 2011.
Telstra licensed retail store owners, who operate Telstra branded stores under license from Telstra, rather than a franchise agreement, may get collective bargaining approval with a range of suppliers after the ACCC issued a draft determination in favour of a deal.
Starting a business is always an exciting and daunting time – registrations, accountants, setting up tax requirements and then the marketing, production and sales processes.
