Unfair Dismissal occurs when an employer has performed an adverse action against an employee. An adverse action can occur when the employee is dismissed from their job in an unjust or unreasonable manner. There is legislation that employees can rely upon when an adverse action has occurred. Specifically, this legislation is referred to as the
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A question we get asked quite often is can we sell our property without a real estate agent? The answer is, yes. However, to put the property on the market you still need to have a Contract for Sale of Land prepared and, in your possession, before you can market the property or before any
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Land tax is calculated on the total value of all your taxable land above the land tax threshold, not on each individual property. If the combined value of your land does not exceed the threshold, no land tax is payable. Your principal place of residence is exempt, and other exemptions and concessions may apply. Your
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On 20 May 2020, the Federal Court of Australia made a decision that solidifies and upholds the key principles enunciated in the landmark case of WorkPac Pty Ltd v Skene [2018] FCAFC 131. This case again highlights the importance for employers to monitor the work patterns of casual employees to ensure their work hours are
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Did you know that if you are an Owner-Builder, you will need to ensure you receive a Home Building Compensation cover (for each component of work that is $20,000 and over (including GST)) from your tradies? You will need to disclose this as a consumer warning work in your contract for sale in the event
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1. Decision to Sell You decide to sell: You appoint a real estate agent; You sign an agency agreement. 2. Preparing the Contract for Sale of Land At this point, you should speak to Megan from our Property Department she will prepare the Contract for Sale of Land. Before the property can be advertised or
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Unfairly dismissed. This is a term that can get thrown around quite easily, but what does it actually to mean to be ‘unfairly’ dismissed? Adams & Partners Lawyers have extensive experience representing workers who have been unfairly dismissed and can advise you whether you may have been unfairly dismissed from your job and what you
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Developing and maintaining a great workplace culture is underpinned by legal compliance. If workplace laws are not followed, employees will justifiably feel deceived, and be unmotivated to do the job. As an employer, it is essential your business remains up-to-date and compliant with constantly evolving employment laws and practices. The Fair Work Ombudsman has the
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The Conveyancing Team at Adams & Partners Lawyers Penrith are looking to engage a Conveyancing Secretary that has at least 2 years experience. If this interests you, have a look at our ad on Seek.com: http://www.seek.com.au/job/31126446?pos=1&type=standard&engineConfig=&userqueryid=178789908108834468&tier=no_tier&whereid=
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Adams & Partners Lawyers has joined the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce. Kenneth Ti of our office was present at the Parramatta Chamber’s monthly “Business After Five” event, where he was presented with a certificate of membership.
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