ArticleLoaded rates for the hospitality industryHospitality industry employers can roll overtime, penalty & split shift rates into the base hourly rate for higher paid FT staff. AustraliaEmployment and HRWatkins Tapsell
ArticleReminder: Changes to sexual harassment legislationEmployees are now better protected from sexual harassment from their colleagues in an attempt to make the workplace more safe.AustraliaEmployment and HRWatkins Tapsell
ArticleCourt held superannuation to be paid to estate despite valid binding death benefit nominationThis case highlights the importance of estate planning advice in relation to the distribution of your superannuation.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialWatkins Tapsell
ArticleHelping out when family members have dementiaWhile none of us want to think about dementia or death, legal things should be in place now, to reduce the stress later.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialWatkins Tapsell
ArticleDont be bowled over when it comes to commercial leasingLandlords and tenants of commercial leases should be aware of potential complications surrounding market rent reviews.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionWatkins Tapsell
ArticleWhy an Income Protection claim on your insurance policy may not be paidThis is a complex area and there are many reasons why an Insurer will not pay out on your income protection claim. AustraliaInsuranceWatkins Tapsell
ArticleTax risk for NSW discretionary trustsRecent Duties Act changes impose surcharges on discretionary trusts, if foreign persons are potential beneficiaries.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawWatkins Tapsell
ArticleThe Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No.1) Act 2021 is now in force for temporary COVID-19 reformsMeetings of directors and shareholders of companies, and members of registered schemes, can again be held virtually.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawWatkins Tapsell
ArticleChanging employee engagements during a pandemicThe pandemic crisis does not excuse employers from complying with awards and written contracts if altering arrangements.AustraliaEmployment and HRWatkins Tapsell
ArticleEmployment law changes from 1 July 2015These are some important employment law changes from 1 July 2015 that all employers in Australia should be aware of.AustraliaEmployment and HRWatkins Tapsell
ArticleHas your Enterprise Agreement expired?Enterprise agreements entered into at the start of the new FWA regime may be coming up to their nominal expiry date.AustraliaEmployment and HRWatkins Tapsell
ArticleObservations from a divorce lawyerThese matters can often differentiate horror divorce stories from cases that resolve quickly, efficiently and amicably.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialWatkins Tapsell
ArticleCan Australian businesses make the COVID vaccine mandatory?Several factors need to be considered to determine if an employer can require their staff to be vaccinated.AustraliaEmployment and HRWatkins Tapsell
ArticleBeing an advocate for your child with a disabilityThere are a number of things that you must consider about the legal system for your adult child with a disability.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialWatkins Tapsell
ArticleElectronic conveyancingWTS has developed new procedures for remote conveyancing transactions as outlined here.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionWatkins Tapsell
ArticleFranchising and directors duties - penalties to directors individuallyThe case serves as a warning both to Franchisors, their Directors, and to potential Franchisees to comply with the Code.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawWatkins Tapsell
ArticleWarning to franchisors: Are your franchisees putting you at risk?The changes mean that franchisors are likely to be held responsible for franchisees' failure to pay employees correctly.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawWatkins Tapsell
ArticleBeware, HR Managers and companies, when terminating employeesHR Managers can be fined personally for getting it wrong and companies will not be excused if they rely on the mistake. AustraliaEmployment and HRWatkins Tapsell
ArticleCOVIDSafe app and employmentIt is an offence to treat an employee adversely for reasons related to their use or refusal to use the COVIDSafe app.AustraliaEmployment and HRWatkins Tapsell
ArticleFair work investigation: 7-Eleven pay back $173m in underpaymentsFranchisors must ensure compliance at all levels as they are also responsible for the compliance of their franchisees. AustraliaEmployment and HRWatkins Tapsell