In the recent case of Boris v Metcash Trading Limited T/A Metcash [2019] FWC 3993, the Fair Work Commission assessed an unfair dismissal claim by an employee who claimed that his swearing in a formal meeting was “conversational swearing”, effectively that when he did swear in conversations it was not directed at anyone and that the workplace […]
Do you completely understand all the visa conditions listed on your Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa? No? Not to worry! This article has been prepared to ensure you understand the rules. It’s also important to mention if you breach any of your visa conditions, your TSS visa may actually be cancelled and may affect future […]
This article was originally published by Hire and Rental News, Feb 2020, Page 18. Prompt payment to contractors and suppliers is vital to the stability of the construction industry – an industry that contributes significantly to the strength of the Australian economy. Suppliers of plant and equipment, whether by sale or hire, are important in the […]
Uber’s “Jump” electric bikes will be trialled across Melbourne’s metropolitan areas from March 2020. Melbournians will be able to see available Jump bikes through the Uber app. They can also reserve them through the app and scan the bikes to unlock them. Uber purchased the e-bike start-up in 2018, which had been operating in San […]
Ross and Julia Koffel of Koffels Solicitors & Barristers, Sydney, took great pleasure in attending the recent regional meeting for Australasia, in the beautiful resort city of Queenstown New Zealand. One of the added pleasures of IR Global membership is the reward you get for putting into your membership. This time is was a double […]
What is an on-hire labour agreement? An on-hire labour agreement allows a company to be a surrogate sponsor to people from overseas who are wanting to work in Australia temporarily, and then on-hire them to work for other organisations. This means they can sponsor employees who have specific skills that are in short supply in […]
One of Strategic Wealth Management’s largest client’s recently featured in Inspire magazine. King living ceo Anna Carrabs reveals how she and her team successfully took the australian-based furniture brand global. To read more about Anna and Strategic Wealth Management please click here.
Many companies look to grow their business through mergers or acquisitions of companies outside their own country and while this brings many opportunities it can also bring risks. But with […]
Read moreThe Australasian Regional group has held yet another successful meeting, this time in beautiful Queenstown, New Zealand with 14 Attendees from Australia, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand. The meeting was held on Friday 21st February at the Novotel Lakeside, and hosted by Richard Ashby of Gilligan Sheppard, Auckland, NZ. A truly worthwhile exchange of […]
This article was originally published by Emma Ryan for Lawyers Weekly on 9 January 2020. A surge in negligence claims against lawyers and increasing pressure on Australian employers to publicly disclose any gender pay gap are among the six trends the profession can expect to see in 2020, according to Sydney-based law firm Bartier Perry. Bartier Perry CEO Riana Steyn said […]
When is the Family Home no longer exempt from Capital Gains Tax? Australian Expats Beware. If you are an Australian Expat living overseas, and own a property in Australia deemed to be your Primary Residence, after 30 June 2020 this property will no longer be exempt from Capital Gains Tax. This tax will be retrospective […]
Once upon a time, the utilisation of annualised salary provisions, including those appearing in the Clerks – Private Sector Award 2010 (Clerks Award) or the Banking Finance and Insurance Award 2010 (BFI Award), was a straightforward affair. Reasonable checks and balances were in place, and compliance was practical and manageable, namely (my emphasis): Annual salary not to disadvantage employees […]
