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...
IN THIS ISSUE When can you ask employees for a medical certificate or other evidence of illness? Can an employer question the validity of a medical certificate? Other than casual employees, all employees have a right to take paid personal leave in circumstances...
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...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 8 (Click here to download) ClarkeKann has again been recommended in Doyles Guide as a leading Queensland firm for Employment & Industrial Relations. Congratulations to Partner, Belinda Hapgood, and the whole E&IR team!
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)...
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,...
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...
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...
In February 2014, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited ("ANZ") appointed KordaMentha Pty Ltd ("KordaMentha") as receivers and managers of the mining services firm, Forge Group Limited ("Forge"). Forge had secured debts of approximately $500 million,...
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...
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...
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...