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Swings and Roundabouts – Set-Off Clauses in Employment Contracts
A recent Federal Court ruling limits set-off clauses to each pay period and reinforces strict record-keeping obligations, prompting employers to review award compliance and payroll practices.

New Criminal Underpayment Laws Have Started
Business owners must be vigilant in meeting their obligations to pay employees accurately, as intentional wage or entitlement underpayment can lead to criminal prosecution.

Making a Will – What is an Executor and what do they have to do?
An executor is the person that you have nominated to take care of your estate after you pass away and careful consideration should be given as to whom you appoint.

What happens if you die without a Will?
If you were to suddenly and unexpectedly pass away without a valid Will, intestacy laws will dictate how your assets are distributed, which may not align or reflect your personal wishes.

Hassle Free Christmas Parties
With the silly season in full swing, it’s a great time of year to celebrate and reward the great work that employees do throughout the year, although what happens though if an employee misbehaves?

Discretionary trusts – what happens with the assets in the trust when you die?
Clients are often surprised that they can’t leave assets held in their discretionary trust in the way that they wish.

Identification Requirements for property transactions
It has become an increasing problem to ensure that clients have adequate ID documents in matching names in order to complete conveyance and finance transactions.

Employee or Contractor?
Two recent High Court decisions have made it clear that the terms of a written contract are essential when determining the classification of an employee.