ArticleUpdate on mandatory COVID-19 vaccination in VictoriaThis paper is a summary of the Directions and obligations of employers and workers regarding mandatory vaccination.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Madgwicks
ArticleFlexible working practices: "Bring your own device" - legal whitepaperOrganisations are facing increasing challenges, as tech-savvy employees demand more flexibility in working conditions.AustraliaEmployment and HRMadgwicks
ArticleMinimum Award Wages to increase by 3.3% from 1 July 2017Employers should review their pay arrangements and ensure they are prepared for the increase in minimum award wages.AustraliaEmployment and HRMadgwicks
ArticleEmployers cannot set off loading to stop casual employees double dippingKey points from recent ‘casual/permanent employee' case, where to from here & recommended steps for employers.AustraliaEmployment and HRMadgwicks
ArticleValuer and Retail Leases Update – Leases can fall out of the operation of the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic.)Where the rent and outgoings of the lease exceed $1 million, the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic.) does not apply.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMadgwicks
ArticleNew Unfair Dismissal Laws May Be Too Little, Too LateWith the economic downturn having intensified in Australia in the first half of 2009, it is increasingly clear that the Rudd Government's new unfair dismissal laws will arrive too late to soften the blow of redundancy for many of those affected.AustraliaEmployment and HRMadgwicks
ArticleGetting ready for the sale of your business: Legal due diligenceMaking sure that you are prepared for sale will smooth the process and result in a better outcome, and a better price.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMadgwicks
ArticleShareholders DisputesShareholder disputes in Australia and the legal consequences that can arise in Australian companies.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMadgwicks
ArticleMinimum Award Wages to increase by 3.5% from 1 July 2018Employers should review their pay arrangements and ensure they are prepared for the increase in wages.AustraliaEmployment and HRMadgwicks
ArticleA legal guide for business investment and expansion in AustraliaArticle contains a link to a legal guide for business investment and expansion in Australia.AustraliaImmigrationMadgwicks
ArticleNotifiable data breaches scheme — 8 months onEight months after the introduction of mandatory data breach notification laws, this article discusses emerging trends.AustraliaPrivacyMadgwicks
ArticleValuers update: Are rents determined after the market review date relevant for a rent determination?Valuers should exercise extreme caution when considering rents determined after the market review date. .AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMadgwicks
ArticleRethinking cyber risk: board and director obligations in 2015 and beyond (White Paper)Boards and directors can no longer delegate their duties without understanding and actively managing cybersecurity risks.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMadgwicks
ArticleListen: The new playing field for casual employeesThe new statutory definition of casual employment in the Fair Work Act comes with a new regime for dealing with casuals.AustraliaEmployment and HRMadgwicks
ArticleShould we be worried? The impact of the Google GDPR decision for Australian companiesThis whitepaper explores the effect that the Google GDPR decision will have on data protection for Australian companies.AustraliaPrivacyMadgwicks
ArticleValuer Update: New guidelines issued by the Victorian Small Business CommissionThe "Current Market Rent and Engaging Specialist Retail Valuers" guidelines could assist valuers, landlords and tenants.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMadgwicks
ArticleValuer update: Supplementary reports – what valuers need to knowA supplementary report may be issued by a valuer to support the initial report, but stringent guidelines are in place.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMadgwicks
ArticleDuty Act ChangesThe time for payment of duty under the Duties Act 2008 will shortly be reduced. At present duty must be paid not later than 3 months after the liability date. That period will be reduced from 3 months down to 14 days.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMadgwicks
ArticleValuer and retail leases update: COVID-19 leasing regulations updateInformation that a tenant should provide to a landlord in support of a claim for rent relief under new regulations. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMadgwicks
ArticleValuer and Retail Leases Update: Yet another valuation set asideThis rental valuation was set aside for failing to provide detailed reasons in compliance with Retail Shop Leases Act 2003.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMadgwicks