by Quinns_News | Jan 13, 2016 | Legal News
Termination Termination of employment occurs when an employee’s contract of employment with an employer comes to an end. This can happen because of dismissal, resignation or redundancy. What is unfair dismissal? An employee is considered unfairly dismissed if the Fair...
by Quinns_News | Jan 13, 2016 | Legal News
Identity theft is a type of fraud that usually involves stealing money or obtaining other benefits by pretending to be someone else. Identity theft can occur in a number of ways – from someone using your name to open bank accounts, take out loans, make purchases or...
by Quinns_News | Nov 24, 2015 | Legal News
A director can be liable for company debts in the following areas: Insolvent trading Insolvent trading occurs when a company incurs a debt that it is unable and fails to pay, at a time when a director knew, or should have known, that the company was insolvent....
by Quinns_News | Nov 24, 2015 | Legal News
What is a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)? A SWMS is a document which provides information that is required when undertaking High Risk Construction Work. High Risk Construction Work involves: work carried out in area with artificial extremes of temperature a risk of...
by Quinns_News | Nov 24, 2015 | Legal News
What are the differences between a DCP and a LEP? A DCP, or Development Control Plan, provides detailed planning and design guidelines to uphold the planning controls in the LEP (Local Environment Plan). On the other hand, an LEP is a legal document prepared by the...
by Quinns_News | Nov 24, 2015 | Legal News
The recent amendments to the Home Building Act have now explicitly indicates that sub-contractors works are subject to the statutory warranties. The Act states that the subcontractor is subject to the following: (a) a warranty that the work will be done with due care...
