Posts by NB Lawyers
Getting out of an Employsure contract
Employsure have taken the business world by storm providing workplace relations support to business owners and employers using a marketing and sales process that is quite compelling and disrupting the HR space to a large extent. However the experience of some of our clients has found a gap between expectations and the practical realties of…
Read MoreModern Slavery Legislation – Employers what do you need to know?
The Modern Slavery Act (2018) came to pass on 1 January 2019 and for companies with a consolidated revenue of more than $100 Million it establishes mandatory reporting criteria. The first reports are due in February 2020 and information required will include: Their structure, operations and supply chains; Potential modern slavery risks; Actions taken to…
Read MoreFalse Allegations – further trend of “Upward” Bullying
We have been contacted by several clients in recent months wherein executives, directors, business owners and HR managers attempting to performance manage an employee over a medium to long period of time have had false allegations of bullying directed towards them. Linking such “bullying” action with mental health issues or using it as an angle…
Read MoreThe Settlement Adjustment Process
Unlike utilities such as electricity and telephone, there are certain charges that attach to a property and remain with it even if sold. This is important to consider when buying or selling a house because it means the liability for these charges needs to be established. To determine who these charges apply to is by…
Read MoreDifficult Conversations With Employees – 5 Key Steps for Managers and Supervisors
Having difficult conversations is an energy sapper for anyone that manages people. Maybe you delay it and the problem goes away? Or you have the conversation and it ends up being more problematic? We can always get LUCKY – there may be times where a staff member who is not performing, the employee who is…
Read MoreWhistle Blower Laws Come In 1 July 2019 – Are You Ready?
Does your business have more than 100 employees? OR Is your revenue in excess of $50 Million? OR Do you have gross assets worth more than $25 Million? If so, a potentially dangerous regulation is coming on 1 July 2019. They are the new Whistle-blower laws. The new Whistle-blower laws are a commonwealth amendment (Treasury…
Read MoreProperty Co-Owner Disputes: Forcing A Sale Of The Property
Disputes between Co-owners of property are not uncommon. Most of us have at least known someone who has encountered problems with co-owned property. Take the following archetypical example: The last survivor of your parents have passed away leaving the family home or a cherished holiday house to you and your siblings. For the first few…
Read MorePurchasing A Property At Auction – Important Legal Facts
When purchasing a property at auction, there are several important legal facts that need to be considered. Cooling Off Period When buying at auction, there is no cooling off period. If you are the successful bidder, you will have to settle the contract. This applies even if: The house does not pass inspection. You change…
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