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Ending a business contract in Australia and the exit process step by step
How to end a business contract in Australia: read the exit clauses, check your legal rights, negotiate, serve valid notice and manage a clean handover
Read noteKey contract terms every small business should check before signing
Key contract terms explained for Australian small businesses: what each clause does, the traps that cause disputes, and when a commercial lawyer should review.
Read noteThe corporate veil in Australia, when directors and shareholders become personally liable
How the corporate veil works in Australia: when courts pierce it, and the statutory regimes that can make directors personally liable for company debts.
Read noteGenuine redundancy or termination and deciding which pathway applies
Is your situation a genuine redundancy or a termination for another reason? Weigh the legal tests, entitlements and unfair dismissal risks before you act.
Read noteEnding a casual employee's engagement in Australia, a step-by-step guide
Ending a casual employee's engagement in Australia: check the classification, run a fair process, write the termination letter and pay final wages correctly.
Read noteAdverse action at work and what Australian employers must not do
Adverse action at work: what Australian employers must not do, the protected reasons, the reverse onus of proof, penalties and a practical compliance checklist.
Read noteHow redundancy payouts work in Victoria, entitlements, exemptions and final pay
How redundancy payouts work in Victoria: when the NES requires severance, the weeks-of-service scale, the exemptions, and what belongs in your final pay.
Read noteTrade mark disputes in Australia and what to do when another business challenges your brand
Facing a trade mark dispute in Australia? Learn what triggers brand conflicts, how to respond to a cease and desist letter, and the legal options open to you.
Read noteVoid ab initio and what it means when a contract never legally existed
Void ab initio means a contract is treated as if it never existed. Learn when it happens, how it differs from voidable contracts, and your legal options.
Read noteWhen to consult a lawyer for your Australian business
When should an Australian business consult a lawyer? A decision guide to the milestones where advice pays for itself, and the steps you can safely DIY.
Read noteKey clauses in an advertising agency services agreement
What an agency services agreement should cover: scope of work, who owns the creative, media buying authority and the clauses that stop disputes.
Read noteCasual Employees and Unfair Dismissal, when a Casual Can Claim
When can a casual employee claim unfair dismissal? Our guide explains the regular and systematic work test, eligibility rules and small business protections.
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