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In this episode of TaxLand with Fletch and Sarah, we welcome our very first special guest, Linda Tapiolas, who will join us on a journey through the issues you need to consider to get your trust resolutions right.
The ACCC has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against Meta Platforms, Inc. and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, alleging that these entities are liable for scam advertisements published by third parties on Facebook.
In line with the ACCC’s new enforcement priorities, Peters Ice Cream has been penalised $12 million after admitting to engaging in exclusive dealing with a major transport provider.
The recent case of Lees v Asaleo Personal Care Pty Ltd (No 2) [2022] FedCFamC2G 264, serves as an important reminder that employers found to have taken adverse action against employees can be liable to pay large sums in compensation and penalties.
The Fair Work Commission has confirmed its power to make an order preventing systematic sexual harassment in a workplace cannot extend to circumstances where there is no ongoing risk that the harassment would continue.
Employers have a duty of care to introduce safeguards in order to protect their employees. In Cavanagh v Manning Valley Race Club Ltd [2022] NSWCA 36, the Court of Appeal found that an employer’s failure to introduce safeguards such as rear-view mirrors or rear cameras amounted to a breach of their duty of care. This case highlights the importance of employers taking reasonable steps to prevent reasonably foreseeable harm to employees. The Court emphasised that by doing nothing, rather than introducing relatively simple safeguards, an employer will breach their duty, and will liable to pay damages for harm suffered by employees.
The Fair Work Commission has recently confirmed that non-work related misconduct can provide employers with valid grounds for dismissal where the misconduct reflects an employee’s inability to properly discharge their employment obligations.
A recent Federal Court decision serves as an important reminder to exercise due care when discussing the contents of privileged investigation reports in order to preserve any future claims of legal professional privilege.
‘The family home is in my ex-partner’s sole name and they’ve listed it for sale – what do I do?’ We have received this panicked phone call on many occasions. Usually, the answer includes lodging a caveat.
In this edition of ‘It depends’, partner Scott Hay-Bartlem talks about the timing of SMSF contributions and why it matters.
‘The family home is in my ex-partner’s sole name and they’ve listed it for sale – what do I do?’ We have received this panicked phone call on many occasions. Usually, the answer includes lodging a caveat.
On 29 April 2022, the Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning issued a Notice extending the currency and completion periods of current development approvals under the Planning Act 2016 by a further 12 months.