A recent landmark decision means that casual employees may be classed as permanent rather than casual if they fall into the category of being employed regular and predictable hours.
Solicitors
Short-Term Letting: Body Corporate By-Laws and Council Regulations
turned_in_notAir BNB, Body Corporate By-Laws, Council Regulations, Holiday Accommodation, Short Term Letting, WorkAway, YouCamp
Are you looking to make a little extra cash with holiday letting? There may be restrictions on your property with Body Corporate By-Laws and Council regulations playing a part. Make sure you know what you can and can’t do with your spare room.
Long Service Leave and Casual Employment
Dispelling the myth! Long term casual employees are entitled to long service leave.
The importance of Full and Frank Disclosure
Earlier this year the Full Court overturned property settlement Orders on the basis that the parties entered into the agreement with the purpose and effect of defeating creditors.
Domestic Violence Leave
From 1 August 2018 employees may now be entitled to take unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence following a decision by the Fair Work Commission.
Housing Development and Body Corporate Design Guidelines
turned_in_notBody Corporate Community Management Scheme, Building Covenant, Property Law, Solar Panels
Wanting to do your bit for the environment and install solar panels or a solar hot water system? Your property may be subject to Body Corporate By-Laws, Design Guidelines, or Building Covenants. What are they and are they enforceable?
Can we agree to provide funds outside of a standard Child Support Assessment?
turned_in_notChild Support, Family Law
Do you pay or receive more than your standard child support assessment? If so, do you have a Child Support Agreement to ensure these monies are recognised as child support payments?
What happens to my superannuation in a property settlement?
What happens with superannuation after the break down of a relationship?
Trusts: No Power to Separately Stream Franking Credits
Do you have a Trust structure? If so, this article contains important information regarding franking credits.
Psychiatric Injury
Claims for damages for emotional or mental harm which arise out of negligence are possible but require establishing the suffering is from more than grief.
News
Preparing for Compliance with the Child Safe Standards under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024
Claiming an executor’s commission
Do’s and Don’ts for Separated Parents
Superannuation Death Benefits and Estate Planning: What You Need to Know
50 years in Law
Five Decades, One Workplace: Mackay Woman Honoured for 50 Years in Law
Doyle’s Guide recommended Law Firm
