Quietly Quitting? Start a Small Business
Setting up a small business at any stage in your life can be both an exciting and challenging prospect. Doing it as a complete career change can be equally daunting! Regardless of what point in the decision-making process you are in, we outline some key points you need to consider and recommend you talk through all your options with a lawyer (and accountant).
Keeping it casual
The High Court recently handed down a long-awaited and landmark decision to classify “casual employees”. What does this mean for Australian business owners? Firstly, you should be aware of the key differences between an employee and a contractor. Knowing what classifies each and the different responsibilities owed is important as employers have further obligations to each. We explain these differences and the recent High Court decision below.
Casual conversion changes affecting all employers
Do you employ casual staff? Chances are you may have heard of casual conversion. Casual conversion occurs when a casual employee is converted to full-time or part-time employment status. In 2021 casual conversion became mandatory for most businesses. It is important to understand when it is required to be offered and how to avoid disputes and potentially unhappy staff.
Resolving director liability for company tax debt
Director penalty notice changes and implications. Since March 2022, the ATO are focused on issuing more director penalty notices (DPNs) to recover corporate debt. In this article, we outline the difference between non-lockdown and lockdown DPNs and the implications this may have on your business and director duties.
How to protect your family home against creditors
The presumption of advancement is a principle that plays a role when a property is jointly owned, or the other party accrues some right on the property. This principle mainly applies in the case of married couples
What to consider when choosing a lawyer
Obtaining legal advice sooner than later will save time & anxiety by identifying clear options to guide making good decisions. We outline what you need to consider before signing a cost agreement or retainer.
