Your casual employees may not be what they seem….
On 20 May 2020, the Full Federal Court handed down a decision, which is likely to have significant impacts on those who employ casual employees. In WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84, the [...]
Small Business Commissioner tenancy dispute resolution: Not just for tenants!
It would appear, at least anecdotally, there is a prevailing view that the expedited mediation service offered by the Victorian Small Business Commission (SBC) during the COVID-19 crisis is aimed at providing assistance to tenants [...]
Victorian Small Business Commission publishes COVID Tenancy Regulations Guidance & Mental Health Information Sheet
Following the introduction of the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) (Commercial Leases and Licences) Regulations 2020 (Vic), many tenants and landlords have been in the unfortunate position of trying to navigate an agreement on rental concessions [...]
Insolvency laws and how to handle debt recovery during the COVID-19 crisis when debtors are failing to pay
The Changes You may have heard that at the start of the COVID-19 crisis, the federal government placed a moratorium on insolvent trading laws in a bid to help eligible businesses manage the economic challenges [...]
Do you need to enter Australia but are unsure how to with the current travel restrictions?
With the Australian borders closed, we have experienced numerous client queries with regards to how to enter Australia under special circumstances or in the case of an emergency. The Australian Border Force may consider an [...]
Happy PAW! (Privacy Awareness Week – COVID-19 edition)
To celebrate Privacy Awareness Week 2020, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has put together a dedicated user friendly website highlighting the importance of protecting personal information. This year, the OAIC is focussing [...]
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