When about to make a big financial decision, people understandably seek the help of financial advisers. They have the specialised knowledge of all the relevant and current financial considerations, they have experience dealing with markets and are probably better placed than your stock-obsessed Uncle Sam to go to for financial advice. Or at least, that...
Though it is very often an ultimately rewarding experience, starting up a business can be a stressful time. Having people you can rely on within the business is the goal but things don’t always go to plan. Sometimes a dodgy business partner, or a good business partner who brings in a dodgy deal, is simply...
Following the legalisation of same-sex marriage in late 2017, more and more same-sex couples are contemplating their options to start a family. Often these choices are affected by work conditions such as parental leave entitlements. But what exactly are LGBTI employees entitled to? Unpaid parental leave – the basics Applying to most employees in Australia,...
Nothing exposes the flaws of a family’s foundation quite like the holiday season. Combine extended periods of time spent in close proximity with a few tussles over who’s in charge in the kitchen, mix in arguments over who didn’t pay enough for the joint gift, and season with some inappropriate fire-starting comments made by that...
The recent case of Bolton v Stoltenberg [2018] NSWSC 1518 is an intriguing decision for its ramifications on what constitutes ‘publication’ for the purposes of defamation law. Background Mr Bolton is the former mayor of Narrabri Shire Council. He had a longstanding professional relationship with Mr Stoltenberg, however both men had a falling out following...
The recent decision of Whitfield v Master Tree Ninja (Whitfield) is a prime example of how an employee’s demotion can amount to a dismissal. Background: Master Tree Ninja (Respondent) is a small business in Adelaide providing tree lopping and clearing services. Mr Whitfield (Applicant) was employed from December 2016 on a casual basis, and from...
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