Tips to consider before signing a legal contract

A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more persons. It is critical for the person signing the contract to take time and ensure you fully understand the terms and conditions outlined in the contract. Read the entire contract This may seem obvious,...

ASIC targets illegal phoenix activity

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) recently announced a targeting of company directors with a history of failed companies as part of a surveillance program to combat illegal phoenix activity. Phoenix activity is the fraudulent act of...

Do your foreign employees have a valid working Visa?

It is the responsibility of all businesses to employ legal workers. Legal workers are Australian citizens, permanent residents and non-citizens with Australian visas that allow them to work. Some visas, for example some visitor visas, do not allow non-citizens to work...