Posts tagged "legislation"

When employees clash it can sometimes result in accusations of discrimination. So where do you draw the line between disagreements and bullying?

Despite longstanding laws prohibiting return-to-work discrimination, reports have found it’s pervasive. So here’s what not to do and not to ask.

A review into model WH&S laws has advised government to set up a new regulatory framework for employee mental health, arguing it has been neglected.

Labor will make unfair contract terms illegal if it wins the next election — its latest move to strengthen its small-business platform.

An ACCC blitz has prompted Visy, Cleanaway and Suez to change their contract terms, over concern several clauses may have been unfair.

The fair work ombudsman has reported $7.2 million in penalties for 2017-18, a 49% increase on the prior year as it continues to crack down on wage underpayment.

Equity crowdfunding in Australia has finally been extended to proprietary companies after the government passed legislation through Parliament.

Fast-growing small business lender Prospa has agreed to alter its standard loan terms for small businesses, following an ASIC review.

Companies that are found to have breached Australian Consumer Law now face significantly higher penalties, under changes passed by the Federal Parliament.

The federal government has followed through on its promise to scrutinise Australia’s gift card requirements and expiry dates, revealing draf…

A back-log of highly-anticipated tax changes are yet to be passed by the Senate, created uncertainty for small business owners.

From the minimum wage increase to food labelling laws, here are key July 1 legal changes Australian small businesses need to know about.