Privacy law in Australia is governed by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the ‘Act’) and the Australian Privacy Principles which affect the handling of personal information. The principles were introduced in 2014 to bring Australia’s privacy laws (first introduced in 2001)...Read More
In 2022, the Australian Government passed legislation to amend the Fair Work Act. Under this amendment, changes were made to some existing rules and a number of new workplace laws were introduced. Some of these changes are already in force, while others will be...Read More
As an employer, you should be aware that you owe your employees obligations in relation to any personal information they have disclosed to you. Information about an employee collected by an employer is considered personal information under the Privacy Act 1988...Read More
While growing your business it can become easy to lose sight of effectively managing your debtors, however doing so, can help your business continue to grow successfully. The information below can help make the task of controlling business debtors much easier! As...Read More
Have you been working from home during the pandemic and are wondering if you are still able to do so, as people return to the pre-pandemic world and go back to the office. The answer will really depend upon your particular workplace and circumstances. This article...Read More
Are you suffering from work-related stress or a stress-related illness and wondering if you can take leave or claim workers’ compensation? Paid sick leave is not only restricted to injury for personal illness but can also include work-related stress. Stress at...Read More
Are you worried that you may lose your entitlements after your employment has been terminated? Although losing your job or being terminated can be stressful and can happen for various reasons, you should be aware of the type of entitlements you may be owed. You can...Read More
A commercial dispute occurs when two or more parties have a disagreement in relation to a business matter. The subject of a commercial dispute varies however many arise due to a party’s alleged failure to perform contractual terms and conditions, which is why it is...Read More
It’s important for all businesses to have systems in place to determine whether workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors, as tax, super and other government obligations are different depending on whether the working arrangement is...Read More
All workers have the right to carry out their employment without being harassed or discriminated against. If you find yourself in this position, you may feel alone and powerless. However, it is important to remember that you have legal protections and rights when it...Read More
