Responsibilities of a company director – potential risks and liabilities
A lot of small business owners nominate their spouse as company director. They might not be required to do much, but that doesn't absolve their responsibilities. Lydiard on Law's Paul Cott explains th...
17 Touko 202013min
JobKeeper and other employment obligations during COVID-19 crisis
The federal government – as well as state governments – are trying to soften the economic impact of the coronavirus by providing relief to both employers and employees. One initiative is the JobKeeper...
3 Touko 202014min
Real estate: changes to vendor disclosure requirements
If you're looking to sell your property, there are certain things you must disclose to potential buyers about your property. And there are legal consequences about withholding that information. Recent...
19 Huhti 202010min
Annualised salary changes in modern awards
Understanding the different salary awards is tricky enough – a recent set of changes has made it even trickier for employers to do the right thing and pay their staff correctly without falling foul of...
5 Huhti 202010min
Coronavirus special: your responsibilities as an employer
Many businesses are being directly hit by the consequences of the COVD-19 pandemic, which has forced them to shut. It's leaving many thousands, if not millions, of people across the country temporaril...
27 Maalis 202021min
How caveats can affect the purchase of property
How often have you heard the phrase 'buyer beware'? When it comes to property, we'd like to know everything's kosher before handing over or investing in vast sums of money.That's where property caveat...
22 Maalis 202010min
What's the difference between an employee or independent contractor? And why does it matter?
Sometimes the work of an employee and contractor is not all that different, but the entitlements they receive can be. It's important to understand the difference between the two in a legal sense, beca...
8 Maalis 202013min
Your rights as a property owner
As a property owner the law allows you certain rights over your own property. You're protected against intruders and neighbours' encroaching on your land and the space above it. But, there are also so...
23 Helmi 202014min
