A will is a written document which tells your family and friends how your assets are to be distributed after you die. Such assets can include real estate, motor vehicles, valuables such as jewellery … [Read more...] about What is a will?
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Employer obligations to employees with a disability in New South Wales
In NSW, the Anti-Discrimination Act (1977) prohibits an employer discriminating against an employee who has a disability in deciding whether to offer employment and the terms on which employment is … [Read more...] about Employer obligations to employees with a disability in New South Wales
Should I be receiving payslips from my employer?
The simple answer to this is yes. Employers are obliged under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) section 536 to provide an employee with a payslip within one working day of the employee’s pay day for any … [Read more...] about Should I be receiving payslips from my employer?
What are the risks to my business if sexual harassment occurs in the workplace?
The ‘hashtag me too’ movement (#metoo) has recently swept across social media and news outlets. It could almost be said that only someone living underneath the proverbial rock would be unaware of this … [Read more...] about What are the risks to my business if sexual harassment occurs in the workplace?
More employment contracts mistakes – restraint of trade and protection of confidential information
For information on some of the other mistakes that we often see in employment contracts, check out our blog post: Three of the biggest mistakes made in employment contracts All too often I see the … [Read more...] about More employment contracts mistakes – restraint of trade and protection of confidential information
Three of the biggest mistakes made in employment contracts
As a lawyer working in employment law, I regularly draft employment contracts and read employment contracts drafted by others. Some employment contracts are very well written and are effective in … [Read more...] about Three of the biggest mistakes made in employment contracts
Termination of employment before 6 months – what are the risks and how can I manage these?
It is common knowledge that in accordance the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) an employee terminated before completing 6 months employment (or 12 months when the employer is a small business employer) is not … [Read more...] about Termination of employment before 6 months – what are the risks and how can I manage these?
Managing employees to reduce disciplinary problems
As employment law solicitors, we are often asked by employers what can be done to reduce the chances that discipline of an employee becomes necessary? Discipline of employees is a reality of … [Read more...] about Managing employees to reduce disciplinary problems
What is a ‘general protections’ claim?
A general protections claim can be made by employees, prospective employees and employers, contractors and sub-contractors, prospective contractors and sub-contractors, parties who engage contractors … [Read more...] about What is a ‘general protections’ claim?
What is an accredited specialist?
Charles Morgan, principal of Morgan Couzens Legal, is an accredited specialist in workplace relations with the Law Institute of Victoria. He has been an accredited specialist in workplace relations … [Read more...] about What is an accredited specialist?
