Paul Cott’s journey in law
In this special episode of Lydiard Law, we hear the story behind Paul Cott’s life and journey to a career in law. It wasn’t the most conventional route – Paul was already well established in the banki...
30 Okt 202355min
Misleading statements and conduct
If someone has misled you, what can you do about it? Well, the law is designed to protect consumers and individuals from misleading statements or conduct. But it all depends, of course, on the situati...
5 Juni 202212min
Rights of all employees
Not only do employees deserve to be treated fairly and with respect, it’s also the law. Employees have a long list of rights and legal protections in the workplace, including how they’re paid, how the...
15 Maj 202213min
The Court and Tribunal System in Australia
Ever wondered the difference is between each of the courts we have? For example, what’s the County Court and what cases does it deal with, versus, say, the Magistrate’s Court or the Supreme Court? Is ...
10 Apr 202215min
What happens if staff are underpaid?
Paying staff their wages should be straight forward enough, but with so many different types of awards in place in Australia, sometimes underpayment occurs. It may be unintentional, but that’s no excu...
20 Mars 202215min
Workplace Redundancy – the ins & outs
Firing an employee for misbehaviour or incompetence is one thing with its own set of rules. Redundancy is something else entirely, but it also comes with legal obligations. Paul Cott, Principal at Law...
27 Feb 202213min
What exactly is a casual employee?
In 2021, the High Court of Australia clarified the definition of casual employment by recognising it can be regular, long-term, and predictable. Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard, discusses what ...
6 Feb 202212min
Summer Series: Unfair dismissal – harsh, unjust and unreasonable? (Re-release)
Sometimes, a dismissed employee feels they’ve been unfairly sacked and will take legal action. What happens then? What’s the process? For example, what factors does the Fair Work Commission consider w...
9 Jan 202215min
