Employees are covered by general protections - what are they exactly?
A worker who feels their employer is taking adverse action against them – like an unfair demotion or even dismissal – can lodge a general protections claim, relatively cheaply and easily. , Principal ...
9 Helmi 202014min
Alternative ways to resolve costly legal disputes
It can be intimidating to go to sit in front of a judge in a court of law. But, did you know if you have a legal dispute with someone, you don't necessarily have to go to court? In fact, there are ple...
5 Tammi 202012min
Unlawful discrimination at work
If you feel you've been unlawfully discriminated at work, what are your options? Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard, explains what constitutes discrimination in a legal sense, and the situations w...
22 Joulu 201911min
A fencing dispute with your neighbour: what are your options?
What happens if a you and your neighbour's fence is broken or has fallen down? Who's responsible? Who has to fix it? How do you agree upon a quote? Who pays? What if you can't agree – what avenue can ...
8 Joulu 201913min
Victims of violent crime - your avenue to financial assistance
Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal – or VOCAT – was established to help victims of violent crime recover. It provides victims financial assistance for expenses incurred as a direct result of the cri...
24 Marras 201911min
Redundancy: your rights and obligations
How do you handle a redundancy without falling foul of unfair dismissal laws? , Principal at Law on Lydiard, explains the ins and out of laying off staff, and whether you're required to pay redundancy...
10 Marras 201913min
Bullying in the workplace - what the law says
As an employer, what are your legal responsibilities around bullying in the workplace? And if you're an employee, what are your legal options if you're bullied at work? Paul Cott, Principal at Law on ...
27 Loka 201917min
Restraint of trade: what is reasonable?
To protect your business from an employee leaving with trade secrets and relationships with key clients, you might consider a restraint of trade clause in your employment agreements? Paul Cott, Princi...
13 Loka 201914min
