Marijuana anyone? The ins and outs of employee drug testing
Employers have long struggled with the balance between an employee’s responsibilities at work and their right to a life outside of work. This has often given rise to the question of whether an employer can discipline employees for recreational activities conducted outside of working hours.
Getting your trust distributions right
Take advantage of our year-end trust distribution minute review service
Why you must keep your estate planning up-to-date
We are often asked how much damage outdated estate planning documents can do. The answer is clear: a lot.
Significantly reduce the risk of unfair dismissal claims by following these 6 rules of effective employee management
Plan how you are going to terminate an employee when you first take them on. Reduce the risk of an unfair dismissal claim, and make an otherwise unpleasant experience that bit easier. We have spoken to many employers who wish they had planned more carefully from the outset.
Essential things you need to know about SMSFs with only 1 member
This briefing note discusses your options for appointing a trustee for your self-managed super fund, and what happens if you lose mental capacity, die, or leave the country.