Articles

Good Faith Obligations for Employers

When we act for an employee in a dispute we quite often hear the employer say that they have lost “trust and confidence” in that employee to carry out their job as required.

The opposite can be true, where an employee may say that they have “lost trust and confidence” in an employer to say, keep them safe in the workplace.

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Volunteers v Employees

Volunteers are a valuable asset to our community. Those who give up their time and help others whether it be for a sporting, cultural , school, or charitable cause all contribute to a sense of community.

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Proposed changes to the 'Bright-line' test

The government is proposing to change the current timeframe for the ‘bright-line’ test for property from two years to five years.

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Things that make me scream.

I drove to work today listening to National radio. By the end of my 10 minute drive I was so incensed I decided I would have to swap back to listening to talkback radio – or my sons Rap music.

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What happened when Bob died without a Will

If you pass away leaving no will and your main asset, the family home, is in your sole name, this can result in your loved ones not receiving the assets you wish them to have or to be able to lead the life after your passing that you wish them to have and can cause hardship.

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