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ArticleChanges to casual employees to be addressed by 27 September 2021Employers have a grace period to assess existing employees as to their category of employment – casual or permanent.AustraliaEmployment and HRWatkins Tapsell
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ArticleSelling property and underquoting in real estateIn this market auctions are common and sometimes there are differing opinions as to the value of properties.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionWatkins Tapsell
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ArticleCashing out annual leave and managing employee leaveThe Commission made changes to a number of the Modern Awards, which varied the rules about employees and annual leave.AustraliaEmployment and HRWatkins Tapsell
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