New Pay Secrecy Laws in Australia
Employment Law, LawyersNew Pay Secrecy Laws in Australia
Recent law reform to the Fair Work Act 2009 has prohibited pay secrecy in Australia, granting employees new rights to openly share information regarding their pay in the workplace without repercussion.
Pay…
Validity of a will
Lawyers, Wills & EstateThe Validity of a Will: Suspicious Circumstances and Undue Influence
A person who creates a will (Testator) must know and approve of all of the contents inside of that will at their own free will.
In determining whether a Testator has…
Property Law Bill
Lawyers, Property LawExciting times are ahead for Queensland property buyers with the Queensland Parliament introducing new legislation to modernise property laws with contemporary language to better reflect current commercial practice.
The Property Law Bill…
New changes coming to the use of fixed term contracts under the Fair Work Act
Blog, Employment Law, Fair Work ActFrom 6 December 2023, new laws will be introduced under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (‘FW Act’) limiting the use of fixed-term contracts with an ‘identifiable end date’ of more than two years. Contracts which have an option to renew…
Childhood Cancer Support
CharityDear Matthias and the team at Arrow White,
On behalf of the Childhood Cancer Support team, and our resident families, we would like to thank you very much for your support of the recent Childhood Cancer Support Charity Golf Day.
We are…
Solicitors Advice Certificate
Blog, LawyersSolicitors Advice Certificate
Solicitor’s advice certificates are becoming commonplace, but there is still some confusion amongst people as to what they are, especially if there has not been a need for one previously.
What is a solicitor's…
Conveyancing & Property Investments: How a Solicitor’s Advice can Help you Break into the Property Sector
Lawyers, Uncategorized
Why Solicitors are Essential in Property Investments
Engaging a solicitor to provide advice on your new property venture can provide insightful industry relevant knowledge that can further your commercial portfolio. Ensuring you have…
Employee or Contractor? What’s the difference?
Blog, Employment Law, Lawyers
Employees and contractors serve very different functions, and while this may seem obvious, nuances in the way you engage the people that perform services for you may have unforeseen ramifications.
For example, if you have engaged a…
What You Need to Know Before Running a Trade Promotion Competition
Blog, Lawyers, Uncategorized
Interest has risen in Trade Promotions due to their effective marketing applications but it is important to consider how to conduct them legally
What is a Trade Promotion?
Referred to as either a Trade Promotion Competition or…
Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common
Blog, Property Law
Joint Tenants are joint property owners.
This means that when one owner passes away the property ownership will automatically be assumed by the surviving owner.
Tenants in Common is a share in a property.
There can be…