Navigating employment laws in Australia is an arduous task for small business owners. Recent news of a supervisor’s bullying behaviour constituted by unfriending (or defriending) an employee on Facebook, only adds to the confusion and in this case, hype. Recent workplace bullying laws give the Fair Work Commission the power to address ongoing bullying behaviours […]
Read MoreThis Rental Agreement covers the following issues – The Parties Term of the Agreement Premises Maximum Number of Tenants Rent Security Bond Water Services and Costs Permission to Contact Water Service Provider Electricity, Gas and Other Utilities Strata By Laws Pets Right of Tenant to Assign or Sublet Right of Tenant to Affix and Remove […]
Read MoreYou might hear the term “at arms length” thrown about in relation to commercial transactions but what exactly does it mean? The legal definition of arm’s length Legally, when parties are negotiating commercial transactions, there is an expectation that both parties are ‘at arm’s length’. This simply means that both parties are independent of each […]
Read MorePurchasing a large piece of machinery or equipment can be expensive. But it may not be out of reach if you can team up with a group of like minded investors who share your dream. Co-ownership is a great idea and can help you own your piece of :- An Aircraft; A Boat or marine […]
Read MoreIf you’ve separated from your partner who you have children with, a well-designed parenting plan will make things so much easier for everyone involved – even if you separated a while ago. If you’re not already familiar with parenting plans, they refer to the mutually-agreed-upon document written up by a child’s parents and/or their legal […]
Read MoreTravelling is one of the great pleasures in life. New places, new food, and the adventure of making the strange familiar. When I arrive at my hotel, I check out the welcome pack. It gives me the lay of the land and tells me how to locate the important facilities. Starting a new job can […]
Read MoreBesides being a great way to build an interconnected network of suppliers, referral arrangements help build trust and authority in your business. But proceed with caution. Your reputation rests on the performance and behaviour of the people you refer to. Don’t leave their behaviour to chance – refer the right way with a Referral Service […]
Read MoreIt’s pretty common these days to be on the receiving end of an extended warranty sales pitch whenever you purchase a TV, laptop, mobile, car or other item. It’s the electronic goods equivalent of “Do you want fries with that?” But are extended warranties all they’re cracked up to be? Many people purchase extended warranties […]
Read MoreA Binding Financial Agreement, is a simple and convenient way to formalise the end of a marriage or a de facto relationship, at least from a financial perspective. It allows a couple to document what they think is a fair and reasonable property settlement instead of leaving that decision up to the courts. It’s not […]
Read MoreIf a couple has decided to separate, there are many issues that need to be discussed and finalised, including the property settlement. The same issues are relevant to both married and de facto couples (including same sex couples) who have separated. Division of property: assets and liabilities In determining how assets and liabilities of the […]
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