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 Court found that an employee of a labour hire business, engaged and paid as a casual employee, was in fact [...]
On 30 March 2020, the Federal Government announced further financial assistance to businesses affected by COVID-19, by way of a new Jobkeeper Subsidy Payment. This payment is a wage subsidy, to be paid to businesses, sole traders, businesses without employees, not-for-profits and charities, who have experienced a loss of at least 30% of their turnover [...]
Rankin Business Lawyers was created with an overarching goal of being a completely virtual firm enabling us to work from home, reduce our travel time, and spend more time with our families. I started about 6 months into operations as the first employee to set up systems and processes and have our entire law practice [...]
With the increased likelihood of further social-distancing directives being issued by our Government, many businesses will soon be facing the prospect of turning their workplace into a remote workplace (if their business requirements allow for this structure). This is a great way to endeavour to keep your business up and running during this time, with [...]
