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“I need extra help!”: An employer’s guide to requesting employees to work additional hours.
As many businesses return to trading at near-normal levels, you may find yourself in the position of needing your employees to work...
Shand Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd
Jan 22, 2021


How to draft the perfect notice of delay (and why they’re a lot more important than you think)
Aside from usually being a precondition to any extension of time (EOT), notices of delay are often helpful in resolving disputes early on...
Shand Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd
Jan 19, 2021


Changes To Modern Awards - Are Your Employees Covered?
23 November 2020 If you employ “award-free” employees – that is, employees who are not covered by a modern award – you should consider...
Shand Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd
Dec 8, 2020


Changes To The Homebuilder Program... What's New?
03 December 2020 Following the overwhelming interest in the HomeBuilder program, the Australian Government has announced its extension to...
Shand Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd
Dec 3, 2020


It's Never Too Late For A Career Change
27 November 2020 Shand Taylor Lawyers is proud to share the inspiring story of Ron Petts. Ron is 69 years old and will soon be admitted...
Shand Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd
Nov 27, 2020


Changes to modern awards - are your employees covered?
If you employ “award-free” employees – that is, employees who are not covered by a modern award – you should consider reviewing your...
Shand Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd
Nov 23, 2020


Build-to-rent in Queensland
Following an economic review, the Queensland Government has recently announced the Build-to-Rent (BTR) Pilot Project, approving two...
Shand Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd
Nov 2, 2020


Extension to COVID-19 rent relief for commercial tenants
In late May, the Queensland Government passed regulations to implement the National Cabinet’s Commercial Leasing Principles (Regulations)...
Shand Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd
Oct 6, 2020


Surviving the COVID-19 "Default Cliff" - debt recovery guide in a continuing pandemic economy
In March, the Australian Government implemented temporary changes to the Corporations Act and Bankruptcy Act to assist businesses survive...
Shand Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd
Sep 18, 2020


Caution to "couples"! Is your relationship recognised by the HomeBuilder Grant?
Are you a couple intending on applying for the HomeBuilder Grant? Be sure to read the fine print to avoid getting snubbed on your...
Shand Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd
Sep 4, 2020


Sick leave entitlements clarified by the High Court
The correct way to calculate an employee’s entitlement to sick leave has been clarified in a High Court decision. Employees are entitled...
Shand Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd
Aug 17, 2020


HomeBuilder applications are open... what does this mean for your projects?
The Queensland Office of State Revenue is now accepting applications for the Commonwealth HomeBuilder grant. Before marketing your...
Shand Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd
Aug 11, 2020


Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 Related Business Disruption: A Checklist
Has your business been disrupted because of the COVID-19 shutdowns causing financial loss? Many people assume this is something that...
Shand Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd
Jul 31, 2020


Director Identification Numbers – what do they mean for you?
Director Identification Numbers – what do they mean for you? All directors of Australian companies will soon be required to verify their...
Shand Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd
Jul 14, 2020


Don’t forget to “vet” your complaints – are they defamatory?
In a recent District Court decision, a dog owner consumer was ordered to pay to a vet and his company $25,000.00 (plus interest) relating...
Shand Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd
Jun 25, 2020


Titles Registry Update – E-Lodgement of Survey Plans
The Titles Registry has introduced the ability to e-lodge survey plans for registration. This change is aimed at increasing efficiency...
Shand Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd
Jun 10, 2020


Don't be 'casual' about your casual employees!
Casual employment has come under the microscope again in a recent court decision which found an employee who was paid a casual loading...
Shand Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd
Jun 5, 2020


Buyers beware - You might end up with a tenant you did not want
If you have signed a contract, or about to sign a contract, then be aware that any current tenancy agreement might remain in place after...
Shand Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd
May 14, 2020


TITLES REGISTRY UPDATE – STREAMLINING THE SURVEY PLAN APPROVAL PROCESS
The Titles Registry has recently released new guidelines which streamline the approval process for survey plans. Developers, surveyors...
Shand Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd
Apr 29, 2020


Defamation: Shielding your reputation from ‘keyboard warriors’
Recently, a woman who left a scathing review on Google has been ordered to pay $750,000.00 in damages for the financial and emotional...
Shand Taylor Lawyers Pty Ltd
Apr 27, 2020
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