The High Court’s take on casual employment
The difference between casual employment and permanent employment is one all business owners should be aware of. The following post outlines one case examining…
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Legal professional privilege in draft expert reports: A new development
This post outlines a new development in legal professional privilege in draft expert reports in Australia. Malone, Raymond McGregor v La Playa Nominees Pty Ltd…
Writing a GDPR compliant Privacy Policy
As an Australian business, you may have thought that your privacy compliance only had to cover those living in our great southern land. For Australian…
What are the legal implications of non-fungible tokens (NFTs)?
Non fungible tokens (NFTs) are digital assets that represent real world objects like art, music, in-game items and videos. As the world becomes more and more…
What is a tender?
Tenders, in general terms, are a formalised offer to perform in return for payment for the supply of goods and/or services. In order to win a tender, you…
Casual vs Part Time Arrangements
Having appropriate employment agreements in place is vital to ensure that your business understands employee entitlements and is compliant with the Fair Work…
Difference between deed vs agreement
What is the difference between a deed vs agreement? There is a common misconception that the words ‘agreement’ and ‘deed’ are…
What is an enterprise agreement?
What is an enterprise agreement? If you are an Australian business owner with employees, you should be aware of relevant industry Awards that apply to your…
How to spot a sham contracting arrangement
Serious consequences arise where an employment relationship between a business and a worker is incorrectly and/or deliberately classified as an independent…
Contractor vs employee: what’s the difference?
When engaging a worker for your business, it is important to determine whether that worker is an independent contractor vs employee. It is critical to…