#Legal Obligations
Managing flexible working arrangements: 4 things SMEs must understand
As the owner of an SME, it’s more important than ever in this rapidly-changing business environment to get flexible working schemes right. Compared to ten, or even five years ago, employees are now looking for more of a balance between their personal and work lives. This can be a great thing as flexible working arrangements […]
5 Things you need to do to ensure your company is compliant in 2016
The end of a calendar year marks a moment in time when we consider the goals we set for ourselves and measure them against what we achieved. We reflect on what went well and what needs improvement and we use those reflections to set our goals for the year ahead. What we don’t often do […]
Changes to employment law looms
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.
Understanding gift-giving to customers
If you use the promise of free gifts to attract customers, be aware of the legal ramifications. If your promotion states that every purchase receives a gift, it is unlawful conduct to refuse to give a customer the gift upon purchase. If gift numbers are limited, you must indicate this on promotional material and inform […]
Understanding payroll tax
Do you know your payroll tax rights and obligations? We take a look at the crucial payroll tax clauses every business owner should know about. Payroll tax is a state and territory tax levied on wages paid by employers to their employees unless a relevant exemption or exclusion is applicable, although these and other features […]