Why you need a will, even if you don’t have significant assets It is a common misconception that only wealthy people need to make a will. This is not correct. Without a will, the cost and time of … [Read more...] about Why you need a will
discrimination
How much notice do I have to give to terminate employment?
It is quite common for employers to assume that the notice required to terminate an employee’s employment is the period stated in either section 117 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) or in an applicable … [Read more...] about How much notice do I have to give to terminate employment?
How much personal leave am I entitled to each year?
Full-time employees accrue 10 days of paid personal leave per year and part-time employees accrue the pro-rata equivalent. The High Court decision in ¹Mondelez Australia Pty Ltd v AMWU & Ors … [Read more...] about How much personal leave am I entitled to each year?
When can I use my personal or carer’s leave?
Permanent employees (this means full time or part time but not casual employees) have an entitlement to 10 days (pro-rata for part time employees) of paid personal or carer’s leave in each … [Read more...] about When can I use my personal or carer’s leave?
Can my employer prepay my annual leave as part of my wage?
We are sometimes asked if employees can be paid at a higher rate of pay for hours worked so that their employer does not need to pay the employee when they take periods of annual leave. If the … [Read more...] about Can my employer prepay my annual leave as part of my wage?
Breastfeeding and the workplace
As an employer it is important to know what measures you need to take if you have an employee who is breastfeeding. Why do I need to accommodate a breastfeeding employee? Any person who is feeding … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding and the workplace
What can I do if I think my former partner is hiding assets from me?
There are a number of ways that spouses and former partners in a family law property dispute may attempt to hide assets from the other person. Some of those include: putting money into a … [Read more...] about What can I do if I think my former partner is hiding assets from me?
I can’t get my employer to agree to me taking annual leave, what should I do?
Your employer cannot unreasonably refuse to agree to your request to take paid annual leave. However, your employer may take the following factors into consideration when assessing whether to grant … [Read more...] about I can’t get my employer to agree to me taking annual leave, what should I do?
What is probate?
When a person dies, leaving any assets or debts, usually the estate’s representative (officially known as the executor) appointed in that person’s Will must finalise the deceased person’s affairs. … [Read more...] about What is probate?
Dying without a will, what happens now?
It is not uncommon for people to die unexpectedly without having made a Will. It can be difficult to know what to do in this situation, especially when grief and heightened emotions are involved. … [Read more...] about Dying without a will, what happens now?
