Elena Collett

This is a very popular enquiry. Of course, while any change at work may be difficult for an employee to adjust to, only certain conduct by an employer will constitute a breach of the employment law. What Constitutes Adverse Action by an Employer Most employment relationships in Australia are governed by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (‘the Act’). Under the Act adverse action by an employer against an employee can include a range of conduct. According to section 342(1) of the Act, adverse action...

Making a will provides certainty and control over the fate of all your assets and avoids potentially undesirable outcomes dictated by statutory intestacy laws. Property and circumstances you may have overlooked Have you considered the money in your bank accounts, shares, cryptocurrency, vehicles, furniture and whitegoods, personal valuables, keepsakes? What happens with your digital property – social media accounts, subscriptions, files stored on your devices and in the cloud? What about your...

A decision to sell your business is easily one of the most important life choices you will ever make. Obtaining legal advice before you begin negotiations with potential buyers is essential to making sure that you protect your rigts and get the best outcome for your particular goals. Here is a brief strating point checklist of the questions that we suggest every business owner should review and answer to determine whether the business is "sale ready". Who is the seller entity? An individual,...