A company is an association incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the ‘Act’). Incorporation gives the company a separate entity, distinct from its directors and shareholders. The company can enter into contracts, sue others, and be sued in its own right. The Australian Investment and Securities Commission (ASIC) is the Government body authorised to… Read More
Significant damage can be done to a business when an executive or senior manager resigns, taking with them valuable customers and confidential information. Restraint of trade clauses, or post-employment restraints, play a crucial role in protecting the legitimate interests of the employers when senior employees resign. In order to protect business interests, employment contracts should… Read More
Like the breakdown of a marriage, the breakdown of a de facto relationship may require court involvement to settle financial and/or parenting disputes. This is a prominent concern considering how 10.4% of the Australian population were registered as being in a de facto relationship in 2016. When making a property settlement order in a de… Read More
Below are five things you should do before signing a business lease. 1. Factor in rent payments As a tenant, you are required to pay an amount – often referred to as your rent – for occupying the premises. This amount is usually paid to your landlord or managing agent each month. Calculate how this… Read More
The Fair Work Commission has powers to make anti-bullying orders when a worker has been bullied by an individual or group and there is a risk that the worker will continue to endure this bullying if there is no intervention. The Commission does not have the power to order any monetary compensation – the orders… Read More