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Mandatory Data Breach Reporting
New data breach laws are now in effect which apply to businesses deal with “personal information” and businesses that earn at least $3 million per year.

Fair Work Ombudsman Prosecutes!
*** WARNING all Accountants, Bookkeepers, HR Advisors and Pay Advisors *** Do you manage/pay wages? Are you paying them correctly and in accordance with Fair Work?

July is coming – Sunday Penalty Rate Changes!
On 23 February 2017, Fair Work Commission handed down a decision to vary penalty rates for some awards. These changes will come into effect from 1 July 2017.

Cyclone Debbie: Can employees be stood down?
Stand Down An employer can send employees home if there is no useful work for them to do because of:- natural disaster (including floods, bushfires, tropical cyclones) this is known as a stand down. A stand down can only happen if the reason for the stand down was out of the employer’s control. Employees cannot…

Cyclone Debbie and Commercial Leasing
If you are a Landlord or a Tenant of a commercial property, this article is for you.

Franchise for Sale? Yes Please
Considering buying an existing franchise or establishing a franchise, it is important that the legal and financial issues are not overlooked.

I’M BACK!
Returning to work on a Flexibility Agreement or requesting changes to current working arrangements.