Beware HR Managers and Companies

HR Managers and Companies need to be careful when terminating employees. The Federal Circuit Court has fined a HR Manager personally more than $1,000 for providing insufficient notice when dismissing an injured employee.

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Watkins Tapsell Business Law and Franchise Law

Franchising and Directors Duties

Part of selling any business is to talk about its good points, how much income it makes and the benefits to any potential purchaser. The problem comes when those benefits are oversold. With selling a business as part of a franchise it is the same.

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Preferential Payments

When a company goes into liquidation, it is the obligation of its liquidators to inspect the financial records of the company. They have the right to investigate payments made by the company and to determine whether any of these payments are unlawful or otherwise unauthorised. An example of an unlawful payment is where the payment is a “voidable transaction” under the Corporations Act.

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What Assets are part of an Estate?

One common question that I encounter when advising estate planning clients is what assets will be part of a deceased estate. These clients often want to know if their Will is sufficient for estate planning purposes or if some other form of estate planning document is required.

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The Risk of Outdated Employment Policies?

Employees should have policies that are consistent with the Employment legislation in the correct jurisdiction. In New South Wales the Fair Work Act applies. Inconsistent policies expose an employer to risks of not complying with the legislation and incurring penalties. The case of Scullin v Coffey Projects (Australia) Pty Ltd highlights what can happen if an employer follows outdated policies.

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