How to handle Employee Serious Misconduct

Serious Misconduct can be defined as any conduct that includes willful or deliberate behaviour inconsistent with the continuation of the employment contract and causes imminent and serious risk to the health or safety of a person or the reputation, viability or...

The essentials of a valid contract

A contract is an agreement between two or more parties in which legal obligations are created which are enforceable by law. Legal contracts are used to formalise agreements amongst all levels of society. In fact, throughout your personal life you will enter into...

The Legal Side of Employee Termination

It is lawful for an employer to dismiss an employee if it is a genuine redundancy or if the dismissal would not be considered harsh, unjust or unreasonable or if the dismissal is consistent with the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code. Notice of Termination An employer...

Governing your Business

Governance focuses on the policies and mechanisms set in place to administer and direct your business. Although many believe that corporate governance is something reserved only for large corporations, this is not true. In fact, good governance is vital to the growth...