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Proposed changes to Fair Work Act to strengthen worker entitlements
Bill aims to protect worker entitlements, promote gender equality & improve fairness.
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Underpayment of wages claims: how employers can meet their legal and workplace obligations
Employers must take all necessary steps to comply with their legal obligations as to employee wages and entitlements.Mellor Olsson - Article
WHS laws: change is on its way
Article discusses review of WHS laws, why it was needed, findings and recommendations and what it all means for businesses.Mellor Olsson - Article
Consultation vital for new Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act regulations
The draft Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Regulations 2024 were recently released for public comment.Mellor Olsson - Article
A practical explanation of how to handle affairs when someone passes away
Helpful guide on what you need to do if someone close to you has died and you are responsible for their affairs.Mellor Olsson - Article
Declaration of death for missing persons
If there is no body, estate assets can remain frozen for years until a Court order declares the missing person dead.Mellor Olsson - Article
Divorce and the family farm
Farms are largely treated in the same way as any other property settlement to ensure an equitable division of property.Mellor Olsson - Article
Separation and divorce in Port Lincoln: What to expect and where to get help
Navigating a Family Law matter can be an emotionally charged experience.Mellor Olsson - Article
Why should I formalise my property settlement and divorce?
It is important to formally record an agreement between you & your former partner about how your assets will be divided so that it becomes legally binding.Mellor Olsson - Article
Courts Administration Authority in South Australia goes digital
These changes mean that a website portal will be the main way documents are filed and handled across all of the Courts.Mellor Olsson - Article
Courts Administration Authority goes digital
Discussion about the case management system of the Courts Administration Authority which is going digital.Mellor Olsson - Article
Employee or independent contractor? ATO releases draft guidance
Businesses must take care in correctly determining the character of the relationships with their workers.Mellor Olsson - Article
Controversial bill expected to significantly reform industrial relations system in Australia
If passed, the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill will introduce radical changes to the workplace relations system.Mellor Olsson - Article
Navigating end-of-lease obligations as a landlord: Understanding Section 20J of the RCLA
The article provides landlords with an understanding of the notice requirements at the end of a commercial lease.Mellor Olsson - Article
The universal obligation of a trustee: a trustee checklist from Owies v JJE Nominees Pty Ltd
A wealth of information for trustees of discretionary trusts in exercising discretion to distribute income and capital.Mellor Olsson - Article
Court allows employer access to employee's personal accounts on work laptop
The case considered an employer's right to lawfully access employees' personal accounts in work devices.Mellor Olsson - Article
Minimum wage increases from 1 July 2025 – what employers need to know
Employers must implement recent minimum wage increases from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025.Mellor Olsson - Article
When can my children decide who they live with?
No specified age; issues to be considered when determining living arrangements in the best interests of the children.Mellor Olsson - Article
Mitigating liability of a business seller: A guide to successful lease assignments
Explores lease assignment process & importance of a thorough Assignor's Disclosure Statement in safeguarding seller's interests.Mellor Olsson - Article
Time limits in building work contracts – which one applies?
Duncan v Bert Farina Constructions offers important insights into how these time limitations apply.Mellor Olsson