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Corporate law developments
Welcome to our monthly snapshot of regulatory updates and other developments in corporate law We know you are busy so our focus is on capturing key issues ...
Clarity on what constitutes a misleading consumer guarantee representation
A recent Full Federal Court decision has provided welcome clarity on what constitutes a misleading consumer guarantee representation. ...
ACCC brings first 'excessive surcharge' proceedings
The ACCC has instituted Federal Court proceedings against Europcar for allegedly imposing excessive payment surcharges on customers. This is the first court proceeding commenced by the ACCC under the new prohibition and serves as a reminder to businesses that card payment surcharges must be limited. ...
ASIC's allocations project - guidance from abroad
ASIC is examining the allocations process in capital raising transactions We report on ASICs allocations project and the influences that the regulators in the UK and in Europe may have on the project ...
A cautionary tale – let sleeping employees lie
A recent Fair Work Commission decision has confirmed that procedural deficiencies will render a dismissal unfair even where the dismissal involves serious misconduct. ...
1 July 2018 changes affecting employers, and public consultation opens on Western Australia's WHS reforms
Several changes relevant to employers took effect on 1 July 2018, including in relation to minimum rates of pay, the high income threshold, the superannuation maximum contribution base and penalty rates in certain industries. Separately, WA has moved a step closer to a modernised Work Health and Saf ...
Are your employees entitled to unpaid family and domestic violence leave?
All modern award-covered employees, including casual employees, are now entitled to a new form of leave to deal with family and domestic violence. ...
Confidentiality lost in court – restraining an independent contractor
An independent contractor kept and used a client list, but the New South Wales Court of Appeal decided the list had lost its confidentiality because it had been disclosed in court. ...
Damages for employer's repudiation of employment contract
The Victorian Supreme Court has awarded Mr Loone, a Managing Principle with Crowe Horwath Australia, $423,445 in damages after a repudiation of his employment contract by his employer. ...
Increased responsibility for franchisors under new laws
From 27 October 2017, franchisors may be liable if their franchisees contravene certain workplace laws. Senior Associate Chloe Wilton reports on practical steps that franchisors can take to reduce the risk of being held liable under these new laws. ...