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The Australian Federal Police can seize, confiscate and forfeit any property suspected to be the proceeds of a crime.

Employees who do not fit within the scheme of unfair dismissal, either because they are in their qualifying period or because they earn over the high income limit of $108,300, are permitted by the Fair Work Act to bring an even more serious claim related to adverse action.

An employer cannot compel an employee to substitute the Australia Day public holiday for another date.

This should only occur where it would be unreasonable for the existing employee to undertake further required training.

This two part article provides some practical guidance on the termination of senior executives.

Employers should consider an action plan, in case allegations of serious misconduct are made against senior executives.

There is a presumption that if an employee was dismissed when on sick leave, the dismissal was due to the sick leave.

Employers should update their parental leave policies to take into account new amendments to commence in October 2012.

Even where bonus payments are stated to be at the employer's sole discretion, any decision must be made reasonably.

Issues arising from workplace relationships need to be considered dispassionately, focusing on impact on the employer.

The same laws apply for the division of property in a breakdown of a de facto relationship as for a married couple.

It is important to obtain a valuation for large assets and to bear in mind any future liability which may attach to them. For the division of smaller assets, it is generally better to agree on a division with your ex-partner whenever possible, avoiding the expense of litigation and professional valuation.

Various options can assist parties resolve family law disputes outside of litigation, such as mediation and arbitration.

When couples separate, there is often confusion about whether superannuation is part of the property pool to be divided.

The risk assessment process should be applied to all alleged risks in a matter & orders crafted that clearly to address those risks.

If a parent wants to relocate after separation, he or she should discuss any possible move with the other parent first.

All about spouse maintenance - the agreement, how courts handle it & other things to consider.