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Sensible changes proposed to the Australian taxation of ESS interests
Sensible changes have been proposed to the taxation of employee share schemes in the new tax legislation before parliament. ...
Employment Law
This Insight examines the latest developments in employment law ...
Linklaters Insights: A cross-border guide to starting a business
Our global alliance partner Linklaters has compiled a guide for foreign investors who are looking to start a business in selected jurisdictions ...
Employment Law
This Insight examines the latest developments in employment law ...
Beware the risks of converting casuals to permanent employees
A Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has ruled that prior service as a casual counts as service when calculating redundancy pay The decision is completely at odds with what employers would expect Partner Simon Dewberry Managing Associate Andrew Stirling and Senior Associate Tristan Garcia ...
Vulnerable Workers Bill passes into law
Franchisors and holding companies should be aware that they can be held liable for breaches of employment law by their franchisees and subsidiaries when the Vulnerable Workers Bill, which has passed both Houses of Parliament, receives royal assent. ...
Employment Law
In this issue we look at a recent case that shows why unfair dismissal laws need an overhaul the appropriate use of unpaid internships avoiding redundancy obligations by obtaining acceptable employment and the expanding scope of the Fair Work Acts accessorial liability provisions ...
Court enforces four-year restraint
A court has enforced a four-year restraint of trade clause in a business sale contract, preventing a part-time employee from taking up employment with a competitor after selling his stake in the business. ...
Summary dismissal for theft found to be unfair
A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission has highlighted the importance of ensuring that the decision to summarily terminate an employee's employment is proportionate to their misconduct. ...
Will deductions by employees for home to work travel fly?
A recent Federal Court decision means 'fly-in fly-out' workers cannot claim tax deductions for the cost of transport to and from work. ...