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ArticleJust what the doctor ordered – A health check for your commercial property leaseIt makes good commercial sense to review your commercial leases annually to make sure everything is in working order.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleUnfair terms for standard form contracts are now in forceNew legislation aims to protect small businesses from unfair terms in business-to-business standard form contracts.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawColeman Greig Lawyers
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Article"Adverse action" shows its teethTwo recent cases illustrating the application of the prohibition on "adverse action".AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleCan an employee withdraw their resignation? Do you have to accept an employees resignation for it to be valid?Article discusses termination of employment - when it is effective and when it can be withdrawn (and exceptions to this rule). .AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleCan an employee withdraw their termination? Do you have to accept an employees termination for it to be valid?Exceptions to the rule that the only way a termination can be withdrawn is by the consent of both the employer & employee.AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers