Why Companies also need Shareholders Agreements
It is both good practice and prudent risk management to prepare and use a shareholders agreement for shareholders in proprietary limited companies. They can operate as a “rule book” for shareholders and also separate their [...]
“Tis the season…to be careful” | Considerations for employees
As an employee, you should always be mindful of your interactions with co-workers and colleagues, in and out of work. There have been plenty of cases that have found that misconduct occurred to an employee’s behaviour [...]
“Jingle all the way…to Fair Work” | Ways a business can mitigate risk
Whilst it’s generally accepted that alcohol can lower a person’s inhibitions and help make us less self-conscious, it can also see personal opinions (that are usually kept to oneself in the office) find their way [...]
You’re Fired! Small Businesses and the Fair Work Dismissal Code
Small businesses already have it tough enough in today’s economic climate without the myriad of workplace laws that govern employees, corporations, business and trade practices, intellectual property and taxation that add to the complexity of [...]
Looking for a New Lawyer? Use the Four C’s to Help You Decide
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 [...]
ACCC Tightens the Noose on Unfair Contract Terms and Breaches of Competition Laws
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 [...]
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