When choosing a (new) lawyer, one can approach it with two mindsets: ad-hoc or purposeful. Similar to a person who is sick and is in the process of choosing a GP, you can opt to go to whoever is closest to you at the time (which may vary from time to time) or you can commit [...]
In November of last year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) implemented drastic changes to its penalties relating to unfair contract terms and violations of the Competition and Consumer Act. These reforms come in two main parts, aiming to deter companies from exploiting consumers and competitors. Heavier Penalties for Competition and Consumer Act Breaches [...]
Being an employer in modern times is not easy. There are many things to consider, such as insurances, business licences and registrations, hiring and retention of employees and maintaining a healthy cash flow and revenue, to name a few. Unfortunately, many businesses do not have the time or resources to consider such issues and leave [...]
Many are re-instating the 5-day, in-person work week. While doing this might seem straightforward, the legal intricacies are far from simple. Here, we set out the main points when directing employees back to the workplace. The Basics: Lawful and Reasonable Instructions Generally, employees are expected to follow "lawful and reasonable" instructions from their employers or [...]
