by Quinns Blog | Aug 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
The new financial year often brings with it vital changes. This year in particular, (2020/2021) brings with it new minimum wages, national unfair dismissal regulations and tax thresholds/rates, as will be explored in this article. The annual wage review of the Fair...
by Quinns Blog | Aug 12, 2020 | Accounting News, Blog
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a national register enabling businesses to secure their interests over tangible and intangible assets such as transportation, intellectual property, licenses and shares. It commenced in January 2012, with a maximum...
by Quinns Blog | Aug 5, 2020 | Blog, Employment and Human Resources News
Employers Beware of Unfair Dismissal The Case of Anderson v Theiss Pty Ltd [2014] FWC Material Facts Mr Anderson was dismissed from his employment following a work email he sent which was considered to be offensive to people of the Islamic faith. There were policies...
by Quinns Blog | Aug 5, 2020 | Blog, Employment and Human Resources News
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) and Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) have both played an active role in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They have worked to vary modern employment awards to accommodate the need for flexibility and understanding in the workplace; as has...
by Quinns Blog | Jul 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
A recent matter heard in the High Court has left the issue of shadow directorship ‘out of the shadows’ in ASIC v King [2020] HCA 4. The concept of shadow directorship derives from the definition of ‘officer’ in the Corporations Act: “an officer of a corporation means...
