Employers nationwide have welcomed the Fair Work Commission's first published decision involving a JobKeeper dispute, which found in favour of the employer.
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COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on Australian businesses, with many struggling with how to navigate the ever-changing legal and regulatory landscape
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On 24 January 2020, the Court ordered penalties against Geowash, the director and the franchising manager. The focus of this article is about how directors can be personally liable when a company breaches the law.
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From 1 July 2019, Australian consumers and small businesses will be able to lodge complaints with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) about the conduct of financial firms dating back to 1 January 2008 but complaints must be lodged with AFCA between 1 July 2019 and 30 June 2020. After this 12 month period, AFCA will no not be able to accept legacy complaints.
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The second half of 2019 is set to be a challenging time for Australian businesses. Does the Coalition win at the 2019 Federal election guarantee business safety for the foreseeable future?
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This article discusses the Joint Parliamentary Inquiry into the franchising sector.
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Nothing cooks up a political storm like a Banking Royal Commission with an election following close on its heels.
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Implications a Labor Government may have for employers, with regards to the Fair Work Act 2009.
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This article is about the Commissioner's final report in the banking royal commission released to the public on 4 February 2019.
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