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When should superannuation be paid to contractors?
Many people are unaware that in many cases, they are obliged to pay superannuation for their contractors. The Superannuation Guarantee requires that if an eligible person is paid more than $450 in a month, their employer or the person who engaged them must pay super. The ATO directs that you … Continue reading
Tree disputes – a common problem with a confusing resolution process
Tree disputes may appear to be a minor issue until it actually happens to you, and then you may find all you can think/talk/dream about is that tree, and the disagreement with your neighbour becomes personal. Tree disputes are common and can be quite serious – trees subject to dispute … Continue reading
Creative agencies, client agreements and intellectual property
It is essential for creative agencies to have clear and authoritative provisions about ownership of intellectual property in their client agreements. Having clear terms in client agreements reduces the potential for disagreement down the track and for that client or agency to be put in a harmful position. Unmet expectations, … Continue reading
Building designers and copyright – what do you need to be aware of?
The good news… Copyright is automatic! If you are the creator of a design or drawing, you automatically own copyright in that artistic work, and the legal right to be acknowledged as the original creator of the design in the work. If someone else breaches your copyright, they may face … Continue reading
Why your business needs a bullying and harassment policy
Employees in Australia have a legal right to work in a workplace free from bullying, discrimination and harassment, yet businesses continue to handle claims and complaints of this nature. This behaviour is not only harmful to the person being bullied, but also to your business, its reputation and its culture. … Continue reading