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ArticleImportance of sole company directors having a willIf the deceased director has a Will, the executor named in their Will could readily and swiftly appoint a new director. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawPointon Partners
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ArticleEmployment Law Information Webinar – Employment Law 2021This webinar discussed employment law issues, such as employee mandatory vaccination policies and casual employment.AustraliaEmployment and HRPointon Partners
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ArticleChanges to the unfair dismissal high-income threshold from 1 July 2019The threshold operates to limit an employee's eligibility to be protected from unfair dismissal and is adjusted annually.AustraliaEmployment and HRPointon Partners
ArticleRight to disconnect rules commenceEmployees who are employed by a large business will have the right to refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact.AustraliaEmployment and HRPointon Partners
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ArticleSale or purchase of financial planning practicesPointon Partners has significant experience in acting for financial planning practices.AustraliaLaw Practice ManagementPointon Partners
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