Employment Law – A wave of Redundanciesby Karena Nicholls4 August 202028 July 2025KEY TAKE OUTS As we move though Covid19 we are seeing an increase in redundancies. So, what is a redundancy and what are the requirements.… Read More »Employment Law – A wave of Redundancies
Do I have to tell my prospective new employer about my previous claims or injuries?by Karena Nicholls3 June 202031 July 2025KEY TAKE OUTS: Suffering an injury can place you in a tough position, you will be thinking who wants to hire someone who has suffered… Read More »Do I have to tell my prospective new employer about my previous claims or injuries?
Qantas wins landmark case on sick leave paymentsby Karena Nicholls26 May 202010 January 2023KEY TAKE OUTS: If you are stood down, can you access your sick leave? Unions put in the good fight for the employees of Qantas,… Read More »Qantas wins landmark case on sick leave payments
Employers Beware: Long term casuals may be able to claim entitlementsby Karena Nicholls25 May 20206 March 2024The recent case of Workpac Pty v Rossato in the Full Court of the Federal Court found that a worker engaged on a casual basis… Read More »Employers Beware: Long term casuals may be able to claim entitlements
Can Employers Direct Employees to Download and Use the COVIDSafe App?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers18 May 202015 April 2022KEY TAKE OUTS: The COVIDSafe application is designed to slow the spread of COVID-19 by notifying its users when they have come in contact with… Read More »Can Employers Direct Employees to Download and Use the COVIDSafe App?
Absolutely Gutted: MasterChef Has Bitten Off More Than He Could Chew!by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers18 February 202012 January 2023Following an ongoing investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman into employee wages, payroll errors dating back six years were recently identified with a number of… Read More »Absolutely Gutted: MasterChef Has Bitten Off More Than He Could Chew!
Introduction of new whistleblower laws – what could this mean for you?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers7 January 20203 April 2023The Whistleblower Act provides that public companies and large proprietary companies must have had a compliant whistleblower policy in place no later than 1 January… Read More »Introduction of new whistleblower laws – what could this mean for you?
Key considerations for employment contractsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers12 June 20193 April 2023Here at Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers, we understand how important it is as a business owner to maintain positive and healthy relationships with employees. We… Read More »Key considerations for employment contracts
Copyright 101by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers17 December 201828 July 2025‘Copyright’ is a phrase most people have heard or used, but do we actually know that much about it? What is Copyright? Copyright is an… Read More »Copyright 101
I’m only loaning money to family or friends. Surely I don’t need a loan agreement?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers26 November 20183 April 2023There are many different situations where people might loan family or family friends money for lots of different reasons. Even though loaning money may be… Read More »I’m only loaning money to family or friends. Surely I don’t need a loan agreement?
Critical Issues for Selling or Purchasing a Businessby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers8 November 20183 April 2023Deciding to sell or purchase a business can be one of the biggest decisions you will face as a business owner. Even once you decide… Read More »Critical Issues for Selling or Purchasing a Business
Terms and Conditions: a snapshot on fundamental considerations for your businessby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers15 October 201830 July 2025
Gardening Leave – what it is and why it’s relevant.by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers24 September 201819 March 2023