Summary dismissal is a harsh form of employee discipline, which refers to instant dismissal or dismissal without notice.

Ensure that your recruitment, promotions, and employment practices do not unfairly disadvantage staff based on their associations.

Partnership agreement will govern key details of the partnership and contain terms for the division of profits.

Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution process in New Zealand where an independent arbitrator makes a final, binding, and enforceable decision; it offers advantages including confidentiality, flexibility in selecting an arbitrator with relevant expertise, speed, and potential cost-effectiveness compared to litigation.

This article provides a comprehensive starting point for which contracts you need to put in place for a new business.

This article will provide you with a comprehensive starting point for which legal contracts you need to put in place.

Australian employers have access to a range of visas to hire foreign workers to fill a specialised position within the business. These visas can cover employees on a temporary or ...

Explains how to work out your employees' entitlements to holiday leave.

Victorian businesses must identify and manage psychosocial hazards in the workplace under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) and associated regulations.

From 1 July 2026, Australian real estate businesses that broker, sell or transfer property may be required to enrol with AUSTRAC, implement a written AML/CTF programme and conduct customer due diligence before providing designated services

Employee social media activity outside work hours can still expose your business to reputational harm and legal complexity. In New Zealand, employees have a right to express their views, but that right has limits. Knowing where those limits sit can help you respond appropriately and avoid legal risk.

Sponsoring foreign workers who have the right skills to grow your business on temporary or permanent visas.

Understanding how Australian privacy and spam laws affect your direct marketing is the best way to avoid legal complaints.

If you hold at least 90% of the shares in a company, you can compulsorily acquire the remaining shares. A process known as compulsory acquisition. This framework allows you to access the benefits of full ownership, including streamlined decision-making, elimination of minority shareholder disputes, and complete control over corporate strategy. It also serves an important commercial purpose by facilitating corporate consolidation and removing the complexities of fragmented ownership structures. This article outlines the different ways compulsory acquisition of shares may occur and how each works.

Explores how to prepare for and what to expect in later-stage funding rounds.

Always prioritise good faith and transparency during restructuring.

COVID-19 has resulted in a large percentage of the population working remotely, and physical distancing measures have made it difficult for individuals to meet in person.

Planning your exit strategy early can help maximise your business's value and avoid pitfalls.

Running an online business is increasingly accessible now, but it has its own risks that you need to know about.

It is a legal requirement to pay these when your employees or workers qualify, so you must understand any differences.