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Hit the Ground Running: Employing Your First Employees

Hit the Ground Running: Employing Your First Employees

As published in CK Momentum Issue 9 (Click here to download) Businesses that are thinking about taking on new employees in the New Year should consider some of the key elements of a productive employment relationship. Whilst each situation is different, here are the...

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A Long Way from Home: The Fair Work Act in a Global Setting

A Long Way from Home: The Fair Work Act in a Global Setting

As published in CK Momentum Issue 8 (Click here to download)   The global nature of business means that the employment relationship is no longer confined to the Australian mainland. Employees completing international placements as part of their tenure (either...

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PPSR UPDATE: Serial Numbered Goods

PPSR UPDATE: Serial Numbered Goods

WELCOME CHANGES TO THE PPSA COMMENCE TOMORROW Up until now, leases or bailments of certain serial numbered goods (such as motor vehicles) for a term of 90 days or more were deemed to give rise to security interests under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth)...

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Can You Guarantee Your Security?

Can You Guarantee Your Security?

TRICKS AND TIPS FOR LENDERS, BORROWERS AND LAWYERS Alceon Group Pty Ltd v Rose [2015] NSWSC 868 In the lending business, personal guarantees are common practice. However, any financial transaction can pose substantial risks for guarantors, lenders and lawyers. Below,...

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WHS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: Have You Been Paying Attention?

WHS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: Have You Been Paying Attention?

As published in CK Momentum Issue 3  (Click here to download) Business owners have some important obligations under the workplace health and safety laws. They include reporting certain incidents to the workplace health and safety regulator in the relevant state and...

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WORKPLACE BULLYING: A Whole New Era

WORKPLACE BULLYING: A Whole New Era

As published in CK Momentum Issue 1  (Click here to download) From 1 January 2015, workers who consider that they have been the victims of workplace bullying can make an application to the Fair Work Commission for order to “stop bullying”. Employment & Industrial...

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Has the Tide Finally Turned for Developers?

Has the Tide Finally Turned for Developers?

As published in CK Momentum Issue 2  (Click here to download) Prior to the GFC, there were plenty of options available for raising capital to get development projects off the ground, with the onset of the GFC, most players in this space retreated back overseas, went...

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Family Violence and Employment – What You Need to Know

Family Violence and Employment – What You Need to Know

IN THIS ISSUE: Family Violence is an issue that has received considerable prominence in recent times and an awareness of the prevalence of the issue is emerging in workplaces. How does an employer respond when a staff member is a victim of family violence? How does an...

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Individuals Liable for Award Underpayments

Individuals Liable for Award Underpayments

IN THIS ISSUE: When is an individual liable for Award underpayments? Recent penalties awarded against individuals Wage increase effective 1 July 2015 – a timely reminder to review pay rates WHEN IS AN INDIVIDUAL LIABLE FOR AWARD UNDERPAYMENTS? An individual, not just...

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