We act for a number of body corporates and owners of units in body corporate complexes. It is very common for us to be consulted on the question of whether sufficient time has been given in respect to a notice calling for a meeting whether it be an extraordinary meeting […] Read More›
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A few weeks ago we wrote about the need to keep proper records to comply with employment laws, and the risk of penalties if you fail in meeting those requirements. Our last piece talked about a case involving truly casual labour, and we said that while it was no excuse […] Read More›
As an employer it is important to respond appropriately to complaints and disclosures by employees. It is just as important to respond appropriately when you learn that an employee is considering making a complaint or disclosure. The first and most immediate reason why an appropriate response is important is the […] Read More›
A labour contractor was recently fined $6,000 for failing to maintain proper employment records. The contractor had openly accepted all of its failings, and by the time of the Employment Relations Authority Hearing the company had set-up systems to ensure it would comply with the law from then on. The […] Read More›