Christmas parties are a great way to reward your workers at the end of a hard year – and they probably deserve it. However, there are legal implications and risks that come with too much ‘cheer’ at the party – for both employers and employees. Employers...
In this age of entrepreneurs, innovative products are being made available to bridge ‘market gaps’ at an astonishing rate. Unfortunately, many innovators lack the resources necessary to mass-produce their products and make them available to larger markets which,...
Following an avalanche of negative press highlighting franchisee exploitation, the Australian Senate released its report into the franchising sector earlier this year recommending sweeping changes to the code. “root out misconduct and exploitative...
Can you legally advertise for a particular person of a racial background, person with disability, a person of a particular sex or age? Yes, you can, if it’s an ‘Identified Position’. Identified positions help people who experience disadvantage to access equal...
Recently, on 1 May 2019, the Fair Work Commission handed down a decision to change the Real Estate Industry Award. This decision concerns employees that are classified as part-time commission only employees. As of 30 June 2019, employers will no longer be able to...
