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Closing Loopholes – another opening for employees from 26 August 2024

The Fair Work Ombudsman has sent a reminder that the new Closing Loopholes workplace laws start today,  26 August 2024. If any of these apply to you,  click the link: – Casuals – Right to...

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Handling a Tax Debt – Identifying technical issues is key

Unless you are a taxpayer who is self-assessing and subject to pay-as-you-go instalments, the general rule is that tax has to be paid within 21 days of receiving a notice of assessment. The tax office...

ROAD RULES – Heavy vehicle signage found to be outside the rules

The NSW Supreme Court has questioned the legality of heavy vehicle signage, which may render unsafe past convictions for contravention of these signs. Heavy vehicles are compelled by signage to enter...

OH&S – When is it safe to dismiss employees?

A string of recent unfair dismissal cases has seen employees reinstated to their former positions following dismissal for breaches of safety regulations and practices. In recent occupational health...

MEDIATION – Court is not the only way to resolve a dispute

Mediation can be a much more user-friendly way of resolving a dispute than going to court, and it has a proven success rate. Mediation is informal and, if successful, provides a cheaper and quicker...

Illusory Savings – Misleading two-price comparisons under attack

The ACCC has been vigorously pursuing companies that quote misleading higher prices in comparison to so-called sale prices. Two-price advertising, often called comparative price advertising, contrasts...

GREEN RETROFITS – New environmental upgrade agreements

Market barriers that have previously prevented owners from improving their buildings' green credentials have been removed with new laws allowing for environmental upgrade agreements. If you are a...