Buying or selling a property can be pretty exciting, but it is not as simple as you hope it might be. The procedure can be complicated, from finding the right property on your budget to processing all the documents needed. For your transaction to be successful, you need to understand all of the details involved—even…
A trademark is an excellent way to protect your business’s intellectual property. Trademarks set your product or service apart from others and can take several forms, including words, phrases, letters, numbers, logos, pictures, distinctive packaging, or signage, sounds or jingles. Some famous trademarks include the McDonald’s “golden arches”, the Nike “swoosh” symbol, and the Apple…
Many employees have filed for unfair dismissal because of the way their employer handled their termination. It also does not help if you’ve terminated an employee on the grounds of misconduct but lack proper documentation or had deficiencies in the termination process. It’s essential to have a clear and detailed policy for terminating employees on…
Dealing with misbehaving or underperforming employees as an employer is difficult and laden with legal and financial risks. Being fired unfairly can be upsetting and damaging to your reputation and financial stability as an employee. An awareness of the complexities of employment or family law, compliance with key industrial and employment legislation, and how each…
Dismissal or termination refers to when the employer has fired an employee from the office. If that employee was compelled to leave due to some reason related to the employer, it could come as a dismissal activity. Suppose the employee thinks that the termination was unlawful or against law practices. In that case, employees are…
The work of an employment or labour lawyer focuses on assisting employers and employees through legal procedures involving different situations, such as unfair dismissal. Their job is to assert your full legal rights, so choosing the best lawyer for the job entails going through their qualifications. Here are some qualities to consider when hiring an…
The process of creating and maintaining a business is one of the most challenging yet fulfilling experiences that any human can go through. As a decision-maker yourself, you likely already know that running a tight and profitable ship can be a tall order because of many things that need to be handled every single day….
In Queensland, employees looking to challenge an unfair dismissal must submit their claim to either the Fair Work Commission or the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission, depending on whether they work in the private or public sector, and this must be done within a 21-day timeframe. For a dismissal to be considered unfair, it needs to…
What are Notary Publics? Although they may not necessarily be familiar at first, notary publics play a crucial role in ensuring the legality of any agreement or contract. They essentially help ensure that the rights and obligations of both parties are met and bound by law. Notary publics are entrusted by law with the responsibility…
Some politicians and commentators have called for opinion polls to be scrapped following prime minister Scott Morrison’s shock win in the Australian federal election – the latest in a string of perceived polling failures in recent history.