Tag: Legal

Appointing a corporate advisory board (CAB) offers companies an immediate injection of expertise and opens up a pool of future director talent. Here are some of the pros and cons.

Social media is blurring the lines between our personal and professional lives, but does this mean when an employee leaves your business you have a right to their social media followers?

Intellectual Property (IP) protection is often regarded as a luxury by SMBs, with many SMBs unaware that they may be exposed to the same IP risks as their big business counterparts. Here’s some expert advice for protecting your business against IP threats from within.

Bad employee behaviour on social media outside of work hours can be damaging to a business’ brand and reputation. Here’s why every business needs a workplace social media policy.

Before blowing the whistle on dodgy professional conduct, experts warn you need to be aware the onus of personal protection could fall on you as the law might not be able to help.

A freelance revolution is occurring all over the world. But are Aussie employers ready for the impact this trend will have on workplace laws? A lack of a clear cut definition for independent contractors could leave local businesses exposed to prosecution.

Never heard of group income protection insurance? Well, it offers benefits for business owners as well as the pool of employees it covers. Here’s why you should look into covering your employees with group income protection.

With Valentines Day just around the corner, employers are being warned to make sure their sexual harassment policy is up to scratch to avoid issues that can arise when attraction between employees isn’t reciprocal. Here’s what you need to know…

The Personal Property Securities Regsiter (PPSR) comes into being today, promising to bring major change to existing business practices. Here’s what you need to do to be ready to take advantage of the new PPR Register.

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.