Casual employment may seem like a good way to field a workforce without the pesky concerns of termination notice, annual leave, sick leave, and redundancy pay. Many employers engage people on this basis. The problem is that the term is routinely misapplied, and as a matter of law, the employees you think are casual may...
Why employers should not be afraid to confront fruitless Unfair Dismissal claims – Two Case Notes Two recent decisions in August 2012 at Fair Work Australia (FWA) highlight why businesses do not need to pay out large sums or duck for cover at the first sign of an Unfair Dismissal claim from former employees. The...
We frequently receive questions about whether a worker is properly described as an “independent contractor”, or if they should be considered an employee. Incorrectly describing the arrangement can create a minefield of potential problems. What is the Difference? An employee is engaged by a business individually for their labour, and is under the direct control...
As with many areas of legal practice (and life generally) real estate agency law has become significantly more complex and hence specialised in recent years. Atkinson Vinden provides a wide range of services in this field to help our clients, particularly the principals of real estate agency businesses, better manage the opportunities and risks in...
Protecting your reputation starts with simplifying the complex. This handy checklist should quickly point you in the right direction and help you understand whether you have a case, and where to start to secure the best possible outocme.
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