Marijuana anyone? The ins and outs of employee drug testing
Employers have long struggled with the balance between an employee’s responsibilities at work and their right to a life outside of work. This has often given rise to the question of whether an employer can discipline employees for recreational activities conducted outside of working hours.
Getting your trust distributions right
Take advantage of our year-end trust distribution minute review service
Why you must keep your estate planning up-to-date
We are often asked how much damage outdated estate planning documents can do. The answer is clear: a lot.
Who will make decisions about your health and welfare when you can’t? (Advance Care Directives, SA)
Who will make decisions about your health and welfare when you can’t? (South Australia)
Significantly reduce the risk of unfair dismissal claims by following these 6 rules of effective employee management
Plan how you are going to terminate an employee when you first take them on. Reduce the risk of an unfair dismissal claim, and make an otherwise unpleasant experience that bit easier. We have spoken to many employers who wish they had planned more carefully from the outset.
Essential things you need to know about SMSFs with only 1 member
This briefing note discusses your options for appointing a trustee for your self-managed super fund, and what happens if you lose mental capacity, die, or leave the country.
What do I need to know before appearing at the Fair Work Commission for unfair dismissal?
This article gives a practical overview of the processes involved in applying to the Fair Work Commission for unfair or unlawful dismissal. It is of equal value to someone thinking about making an application, or an employer who needs to respond to an application.
How effective is your Enduring Power of Attorney? You may be surprised…
Most people understand the importance of making an Enduring Power of Attorney. If you are not able to make financial decisions for yourself, your Enduring Attorney can step into your shoes and keep things in order on your behalf. However, not all Enduring Powers of Attorney are created equal.
Post-employment restraints: common traps and drafting tips
A post-employment restraint can help to protect a business from an ex-employee causing damage to a business. In this article we give tips on drafting effective post-employment restraints.
5 things you need to know about ‘vendor finance’
Whether you are buying or selling a business, the chances are that ‘vendor funding’ will play an important role in getting the deal done. This article discusses 5 issues that should be considered by a seller when using vendor finance in a business sale.