A significant decision from the Fair Work Commission (FWC) provides some useful guidance on the reasonableness and lawfulness of such policies, after the dismissal of an employee for refusing to take a free flu vaccine was upheld. Ms Bou-Jamie Barber v Goodstart Early...
This Determination temporarily allowed companies to execute documents electronically and permitted the split execution of documents. In other words: The definition of a ‘document’ was amended to include those in electronic form. Execution of documents under the...
Simply put, Federal legislation deals with eligibility grants for financial assistance, while State and Territory legislation largely deals with the provision of education and care services. Our factsheet summarises the key legislation which applies to child care...
In our latest factsheet, we take a look at the differences between government and non-government schools in terms of establishment, government and management and operations. Please click on the image below to download a copy of the factsheet, A legal overview of...
The question of who can sign and how they can validly sign depends on the document, and the identity of the parties. In the modern age (particularly in light of COVID-19), electronic signing has a growing role to play. A temporary legislative response enabling...
JobKeeper and JobSeeker changes The JobKeeper and JobSeeker Coronavirus Supplement have been extended until 28 March 2021 and 31 December 2020, respectively. The Government has stated that this extension recognises that economic recovery remains significantly affected...
The main duties The Corporations Act and Associations Incorporation Act impose duties which overlap the general law to varying degrees. The legislation has effect ‘in addition to, and not in derogation of’ any other legal duties and does not prevent the commencement...