Legal

Optus is seeking an injunction against Vodafone for misleading advertising surrounding Vodafone’s ‘infinite’ mobile plans aimed at business customers.

The number of people experiencing a work-related injury or illness has declined by almost 20 percent in 2009-10, according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Lisa Berton, a Partner in Kemp Strang’s Employment Law practice, says several legal cases in recent months have dealt with social media in the workplace, however the definition of acceptable conduct is still blurred. She offers five tips to avoid a law suit over social media use by employees.

A rising tide of social media legal cases has provided guidance, but not certainty for both workers and employers, according to a legal expert.

The ACCC continues to crack down on ‘illegal holiday surcharges’ on menus, with a cafe owner ordered to pay a penalty of $20,000 by the Federal Court for failing to provide ‘all inclusive pricing’ on their menus.

The end-of-year office drinks is a festive tradition in Australia, but the annual work Christmas party could cost companies in unexpected fringe benefits tax, according to Nexia Court & Co.

Mixing family with business can be a complicated process, particularly when it comes to the transfer of business ownership to children.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched an online education module that explains the new consumer guarantees to business owners, managers and sales staff.

National Australia Bank’s payment problems over the last week have Australian retailers proposing legal action against in the form of a national class action to recover the loses incurred due to the bank’s failures over the last week, such legal action is unlikely to be successful however.

National Australia Bank’s payment problems over the last week have Australian retailers up in arms proposing legal action against NAB in the form of a national class action to recover the loses incurred due to the bank’s failures over the last week.

If you manage or run a website you should consider any legal implications and risks that may arise from users accessing and using your website. The type and purpose of a website affects the types of issues and risks that need to be managed.

Employers can fire employees for Facebook posts or other social media comments outside of work hours, but doing so may be costly if they don’t follow basic workplace laws and procedures.

Safety is the number one occupational health, safety (OHS) and risk issue facing Australian organisations as they head into 2011 according to a survey of OHS professionals attending The Sydney Safety Show last month.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will block the proposed acquisition of the Franklins supermarket chain by Metcash Trading Limited, who operate the IGA chain of supermarkets and wholesalers.

The Paid Parental Leave Act 2010, which came into effect on 1 October 2010, sees the Federal Government provide tax payer-funded paid parental leave. However, in the majority of cases employers will be required to physically distribute payment to their eligible employees, from 1 July 2011.

Does the thought of a tax audit make you break out in a cold sweat?

Two companies face court action after they allegedly misled Australian businesses into thinking they were dealing with Sensis Pty Ltd’s Yellow Pages.

With the first anniversary of Corporations Amendment Act (2009) just around the corner, employers are being encouraged to review their executive employment contracts.

Restaurants charging illegal holiday surcharges have been ordered to pay a penalty of $13,200 each for breaching the all-inclusive pricing lay on their menus by the Federal Court.

Optus engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct when advertising Optus Broadband’s “Thing Bigger” and “Supersonic” internet plans, the Federal Court Sydney has found.