Workplace

12
Jan

Mediate – Don’t Litigate

Mediation is a tried and tested dispute resolution process.  It is a structured dispute resolution process that is designed to assist parties involved in a dispute to design an outcome that will not only work for them in the short term but also in the long term. A court is limited in its ability to resolve issues between litigants because of

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23
Mar

MOVING FORWARD AFTER COVID-19

The COVID-19 virus and its various variants have impacted greatly on the lives and activities of everyone.  It may not be over but there are at last some signs that we are emerging into a “new normal”.  It may be a little early to say what exactly the “new” normal will look like but some of the “old” normal is

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29
Aug

Workplace Negotiations

Dealing with the expectations and demands of employees can create unique problems for business.The advent of workplace bargaining provides management and workers the opportunity to restructure relationships with particular regard to their local needs, without many of the rights and obligations that characterise awards of the industrial relations statutory tribunals.The challenge is to undertake change to the benefit of all

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29
Aug

Workplace Disputes

Workplace conflict is inevitable as the pressures of getting the job done creates tension between co-workers, supervisors and management. In fact supervisors spend around 25% of their time resolving workplace disputes. Conflict in the workplace results from a variety of causes, and can be positive if it is part of the team’s culture to seek better outcomes, however it must

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29
Aug

Retail Tenancy Disputes

The relationship between landlord and tenant is often difficult and can result in disputes across a wide range of issues, including rent, lease term, relocation, redevelopment, quality and maintenance of premises, annual rent reviews, fit-outs, and terminations. It is imperative before signing a lease that you seek professional advice on both the commercial and legal aspects of the agreement. Time

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29
Aug

Partnership Disputes

Partnerships are an effective way to conduct businesses involving a small number of people where the need for limited liability is not considered necessary. Many partnerships are family businesses, as the cost of set up and on-going reporting is low, and the informal, flexible structure suits the parties. Partnerships are also common for professionals such as Accountants, Doctors, and Lawyers.

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