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General protections at work, what triggers a Fair Work claim and what it costs
How the Fair Work general protections scheme works: protected rights, what counts as adverse action, the 21-day deadline and what a claim can cost employers.
Read noteEnforcing a judgment debt in NSW and how the mechanisms work
Won a NSW judgment but the debtor won't pay? See how to enforce a judgment debt using examination, garnishee orders, writs, charging orders and bankruptcy.
Read noteDismissing an employee lawfully in Australia, a step-by-step process
Dismissing an employee in Australia lawfully: check unfair dismissal protection, run a fair process, and get notice, final pay and redundancy right.
Read noteOffer and acceptance, when a business deal becomes a binding contract
How offer and acceptance form binding contracts in Australia: what makes a valid offer, acceptance by email or conduct, and where the battle of the forms bites.
Read noteMisleading and deceptive conduct in NSW, what the law requires of your business
Misleading and deceptive conduct in NSW is a legal obligation, not a marketing nicety. Learn what the ACL requires, the penalties and how to stay compliant.
Read noteUnlawful termination explained and how section 772 of the Fair Work Act works
Section 772 of the Fair Work Act bans dismissing staff for prohibited reasons. See what triggers unlawful termination, who can claim and the real cost.
Read noteIndemnity clauses in Australia, what they are and how they work
An indemnity clause is a promise to cover another party's losses. Here's how they work in Australian contracts, what to watch for, and when to get legal help.
Read noteThe trust appointor and who can replace your trustee
What is a trust appointor? Learn what powers they hold over your trustee, how removals go wrong, and when to seek appointor legal advice for your trust.
Read noteHow strikes and industrial action work in Australia
Strikes are legal in Australia only in narrow circumstances. Learn how protected industrial action works, from ballots and notice to pay and stand down rules.
Read noteResolving a Contract Dispute in Australia, five Steps to Take Now
A contract dispute in Australia: five steps to resolve it, from preserving evidence and without prejudice talks to statutory demands, and when to call a lawyer.
Read noteWhat to do when the other party breaches your agreement
Breach of agreement in Australia: what counts as a breach, the remedies you can claim, and the steps to take when a contract goes wrong for your business.
Read noteHow creditors get a debt admitted in a liquidation or voluntary administration
How a creditor gets a debt admitted in a liquidation or voluntary administration: the proof of debt form, deadlines, and what to do if your claim is rejected.
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