amendments introduced by the Howard government do not prevent unions from representing independent contractors in collective bargaining ACC…
amendments introduced by the Howard government do not prevent unions from representing independent contractors in collective bargaining ACC…
Under the Rudd Government, the workplace policeman is widening his beat. Employers had better get used to more scrutiny, but ANDREW DOUGLAS …
Unions have changed their tune. Instead of pushing for new EBAs they are trying to extend pre-WorkChoices agreements. But, reports ANDREW DO…
Employers are increasingly being held liable for the actions of employees when not at work. Is your business exposed? ANDREW DOUGLAS explain…
A common question from my clients who have their product manufactured overseas is “how do I stop my manufacturer from making a lower quali…
Heard rumours about risky IP practices in China? Here’s the real story. LYNDA SLAVINSKIS By Lynda SlavinskisI was at the Australia China…
When purchasing a business, it pays in the short and the long term to do proper due diligence on the workforce. ANDREW DOUGLAS explains how….
Many employers settle unfair dismissal cases before they get to the Industrial Relations Commission because they are scared they will lose. …
Just a slight conceptual tweak can make the idea of doing business overseas much easier to digest. LYNDA SLAVINSKIS By Lynda SlavinskisOft…
As the economy slows, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission is stepping up its search for phoenix trading, whereby the direct…
Even directors of small companies can be held liable for the tax debts of their businesses. And they may have less time to pay those debts t…
Apartment living – in New York it’s as ubiquitous as the corner hot-dog stand. And it seems that at the very top end of that market the …
