This article gives a practical overview of the processes involved in applying to the Fair Work Commission for unfair or unlawful dismissal. It is of equal value to someone thinking about making an application, or an employer who needs to respond to an application.
Most people understand the importance of making an Enduring Power of Attorney. If you are not able to make financial decisions for yourself, your Enduring Attorney can step into your shoes and keep things in order on your behalf. However, not all Enduring Powers of Attorney are created equal.
This VideoPost is a 3 part series on the tips and traps of going into business with others.
A post-employment restraint can help to protect a business from an ex-employee causing damage to a business. In this article we give tips on drafting effective post-employment restraints.
Find out about registering a security interest on the Personal Property Securities Register and the deadlines that apply.
Whether you are buying or selling a business, the chances are that ‘vendor funding’ will play an important role in getting the deal done. This article discusses 5 issues that should be considered by a seller when using vendor finance in a business sale.
Quality employment contracts can provide you with a business performance boost, and minimise business downside risks. In this article we discuss some common traps in preparing employment contracts, and how to avoid them.
This VideoPost is a five part series on how to buy or sell a business. This VideoPost provides a mix of broad commercial principles, as well as some detail around the key legal issues you should be thinking about.
I read recently that if your business model relies on ‘restricted access to information’, then in the internet age, you are as good as dead. We live in a time of almost complete democratisation of information – and this trend is only accelerating. The natural traits of empathy, humility and real interest are critical to being a good lawyer. Skills in active listening, industry knowledge and commercial experience are more important than ever.
Who wants to be a director? Not an easy question to answer these days, with over 700 laws that can make you personally liable for various actions (or inactions) of your company. This article provides some handy safeguards to consider before you agree to become a director.
If you’re like me you pour your life and soul into building your business. But when did you last stop and ask yourself, ‘What for?’ If, like me, being in control of your financial destiny is important to you, then it’s important to make sure that the value of your business is protected if something unexpected happens.
If you are purchasing a property with someone else, having an enforceable agreement in place can reduce the risk of an expensive separation. We can help you make sure you get the right document.
This VideoPost is a six part series on practical asset protection strategies for entrepreneurs and their businesses.
Read moreThe importance of mistakes and errors in achieving high performance
I have been reading a series of books about what at first appeared to be unrelated topics. Neuroscience, talent (or the lack thereof), checklists, decision-making, and high performance teams. While not a common theme on the face of each book – an underlying principle in all of them is the importance of mistakes and errors.
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