by Quinns_News | May 25, 2011 | Legal News
Do you know your Casual Employee Rights? These days the lines between casual and permanent workers are becoming increasingly blurred. As a business owner you can not assume that your workers are deemed and treated as casuals, even if you have a written agreement in...
by Quinns_News | Mar 16, 2011 | Legal News
The new National Product Safety Laws came into effect at the beginning of this year with the new Australian Consumer Law, and allows for permanent bans and standards made by the Commonwealth to have effect in all States and Territories. If you are a supplier or...
by Quinns_News | Mar 9, 2011 | Legal News
Intellectual property (IP) represents the property of your mind or intellect. It can be an invention, trade mark, logo, original design or the practical application of a good idea. In business terms, this means your proprietary knowledge – a key component of...
by Quinns_News | Jan 19, 2011 | Legal News
The new Fair Work Australia Rules 2010 and associated forms, which commenced on 1 January 2011, are available now. The interim Fair Work Australia Rules have been in place since the commencement of the Fair Work Act 2009 and since they are still relatively new, not...
by Quinns_News | Jan 19, 2011 | Legal News
The thought of going to court and giving evidence can make some people feel quite nervous or anxious. If you find yourself in a situation where you are required to attend court, it is recommended that you prepare by speaking with someone to get support, and seek...
by Quinns_News | Dec 8, 2010 | Legal News
Paid Parental Leave Details This historic decision to commit $731 million over five years to Australia’s first comprehensive, statutory Paid Parental Leave Scheme will be available to parents for births and adoptions that occur on or after 1 January 2011. This...