Business Advice

There are now more women solicitors than men in each Australian state and territory for the first time, according to the latest national snapshot of the legal profession. 

As vile reactions to England's Euro Cup loss spread on and offline, businesses whose employees were found to be racist were once again caught between ethical imperative and their legal obligations.

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has overturned the tax office's decision to pursue $106,576 in tax debts from the owners of a family freight and transport business.

Reinstatement as a primary remedy should be seriously considered by employers when deciding whether to terminate an employee.

Small businesses are anxiously waiting for the Federal Court to hear a second business interruption test case that could see insurers pay out millions of dollars in claims.

A recent example of a FWC decision demonstrates why employees should not operate on the assumption that the only possible consequence of dismissing an employee is that they may be ordered to pay them compensation.

Small businesses are taking insurance giants QBE and Lloyd's to court in class action lawsuits, after being denied payouts related to losses during COVID-19.

The Morrison government introduced a bill to legislate changes in response to the Respect at Work report. But has it missed the mark?

A range of legal changes is set to occur at the start of the new fiscal year. Here are the key changes affecting small and medium businesses.

Women who experience miscarriage will soon be entitled to two days of paid bereavement leave, after landmark legislation was put to the federal parliament on Thursday.

Recent allegations against United Petroleum by a group of ex-franchisees highlight some common concerns that are, sadly, seen all too often in franchising. 

Equity crowdfunding opens up a lot of potential capital, but you need to ensure your business is properly prepared for the changes that follow.