ArticleEmployment Law Reminder: Penalties can substantially exceed any underpayment amountPenalties for failure to comply with a Compliance Notice can be substantial against both the company and individuals.AustraliaEmployment and HRHHG Legal Group
ArticleSex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act 1921This Act implements several recommendations of the Australian Human Rights Commission's 2018 report, Respect@Work.AustraliaEmployment and HRHHG Legal Group
ArticleStay focused and alert; Stay employed! Fair Work Commission holds that recent dismissals were lawfully madeDespite the ever-changing employment environment, all of the usual employment obligations and duties still apply.AustraliaEmployment and HRHHG Legal Group
ArticleDivorce applications for same-sex couplesFamily Court of WA - Form 3 Divorce Application has now been amended to make allowance for same-sex marriages.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleFamily Law Amendment Bill 2023Discusses various proposed amendments, including the repeal of the presumption of equal shared parental responsibility.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleFamily Law Insights: Opinion - You don't need to go to court to separate or divorceInstead, you should select a family lawyer who is also a mediator and works closely with psychologists and counsellors.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleRestraining order compromiseNew legislation provides for new types of restraining orders including the FVRO and the Conduct Agreement. .AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleThe scourge of elder abuseEstate planning and dispute resolution lawyers are increasingly rescuing seniors from their trusted family or friends.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleWhat happens to your agribusiness estate if you die in Western Australia without a will?The Administration Act 1903 is the act which sets out how an estate is divided for a person who dies without a Will. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleWills & Estate Planning Podcast: What you should do & what you need to knowIt's never too early to start your Estate Planning and reviewing your Will. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleGuarantors: Enforcing guarantees is not guaranteed: Take it slow, consider your optionsIf you have guaranteed the debts of a person or entity, do not panic, as the creditor may be amenable to compromise.AustraliaFinance and BankingHHG Legal Group
ArticleUncovered! Widespread unfair and dishonest asset lending practices uncovered by banking royal commissionUnfair and dishonest lending practices are widespread and are not confined to publicly listed and institutional lenders.AustraliaFinance and BankingHHG Legal Group
ArticlePrecedent only a possibility for Melbourne man suing Google for defamationThe case hinges on the search engine's results, which linked Michael to convicted felons from Melbourne's underworld.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHHG Legal Group
ArticleA sense of entitlement: Squatters rights and adverse possession laws in AustraliaOwnership of land is the great Australian dream, so some people have used innovative thinking on how to achieve this goal.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleConsultants: Take care (of yourselves). Insurers do not always know bestDelegating and removing oneself from the management of a potential or actual negligence claim could be a mistake.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleHHG Construction Law Series Part 17: WA District Court clarifies rights of unregistered buildersWA's District Court has answered some important questions about the law governing building and construction in WA.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleHHG Construction Law Series Part 18: Learning the lessons of contractor insolvencyIn insolvency, there is always a lot of argument about precisely how the available money is going to be divided up.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleHomeowners: Act quickly on price hikes by buildersHome builders are trying to claw back profits lost on rising labour and material costs by passing costs on to buyers.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleHomeowners in WA: Act quickly on price hikes by buildersHome builders in WA are trying to claw back losses on rising labour and material costs by passing them on to customersAustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticlePrincipals and contractors: Make civil and construction contracts work for you - Part 2: Still tunnelling through more civil and construction contract terms to avoidAvoid alternative dispute handling clauses and time bars that could cause problems in civil and construction contracts.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group