ArticleValentine's Day in the workplace (2024 edition)Highlights that Valentine's Day could be a time for issues such as sexual harassment in the workplace.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleWorkplace relationships: The legal position (Coldplay concert edition)Workplace relationships aren't banned, but conflicts of interest must be disclosed—especially where power dynamics or secrecy exist. AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleWill your Business be Affected by PPSA?The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 establishes a new nationwide regime regulating interests in personal property. AustraliaFinance and BankingSwaab Attorneys
ArticlePrivacy - it is the business of everyoneIf you comply with the Australian privacy laws and principles, you would comply with many of the GDPR requirements.AustraliaPrivacySwaab Attorneys
ArticleCan we build better buildings in NSW?Discussion about the NSW construction industry including the Shergold Weir report and the positive steps being implemented.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleCasual employee lodges unfair dismissal claim after being sacked via a text messageThe Sedina Sokolovic case, Fair Work Australia has sent a clear warning to employers thinking of dismissing their employees by text message.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleRecent M&A trends in the food distribution industryThis article highlights some recent trends which have become common in M&A transactions in the food distribution sector.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawSwaab Attorneys
ArticleBreach Of An Employer's Duty Of Mutual Trust And ConfidenceA breach of a redeployment policy was considered a breach of the employer's implied duty of mutual trust and confidence.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleStrata And Community Title Reform In NSWThe NSW Government has sought feedback and comments regarding proposed reform to the strata and community scheme laws.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleClosing the gender pay gapWith these changes on the way, employers will attract increased public scrutiny in relation to their gender pay gaps.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleQualifications a floor, but not a ceiling, for award coverage: FCAFCThis recent FCAFC decision demonstrated that fitting an employee's role into an award classification is difficult.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleValentines Day in the Workplace (2023 Edition)If the Valentine's Day gestures are unwelcome or have a sexual element, then it may constitute sexual harassment. AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleNSW Land & Environment Court declares development consent invalid over failure to impose relevant conditionsThis NSW decision highlights the importance of imposing relevant conditions on a development consent.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleRemediation orders in NSW– What are they? And what happens if you get one?Orders can be issued to landholders in NSW, requiring them to carry out specific remediation work to the land.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleEquity Crowd Source Funding Part 1: A basic primerThe CSF regime is an additional funding option to assist small-scale businesses raise funds from a number of investors.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawSwaab Attorneys
ArticleRelationships Register in New South Wales - What You Need to KnowIn brief From 1 July 2010, couples in New South Wales are able to register their relationship with NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialSwaab Attorneys
ArticleReally unlucky in love - Dating website scamsNew ACCC voluntary best practice guidelines aim to protect consumers of online dating sites from online scammers. AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentSwaab Attorneys
ArticleFamily Law: It is mine - I got it after we broke upWhen parties have decided to separate, they should finalise outstanding property and financial issues without delay.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialSwaab Attorneys
ArticleWitness Identification Guide for New South Wales land dealingsThe NSW legislature is taking a preventative approach to try to minimise the incidence of fraud in land dealings. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawSwaab Attorneys