Management and security of personal health information has been the subject of public debate due to major breaches. In-house counsel need to be aware of the threats to their company's data and learn how to deal with the possibility of privacy challenges.
Bullying, discrimination, fraud and integrity breaches have no place in the modern Australian workplace. Minimising and addressing bad behaviour in the workplace can generate huge savings for employers, and there are clear actions that corporate counsel can take to support the company’s efforts.
Do you want to be at the heart of decision-making in your business? Do you want to have greater autonomy over your own work and for your team? Do you want to be seen more positively within your organisation? Why increasing your influence isn't just beneficial, it's essential.
The noticeable refocussing of attention by boards on the non-financial risks organisations take has created opportunities for in-house counsel to refresh our value proposition to employers. However, have we truly seized these opportunities for what they are, and, if we have, are we ready to take them on and deliver on expectations?
Data breaches are serious issues. Australian and global in-house counsel need to prepare in advance for malicious attacks on their customers' data.
The article highlights the importance of trademarks in the franchise agreement and process in Australia. Franchising is very popular in Australian business, and as a result, has very detailed requirements for trademarks.
This article examines the changes enacted to the National Minimum Wage, Civil Penalties, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) Inspector Powers and the Work Health and Safety Act of 2011. It provides a holistic overview of all the provisions within the Act itself and their subsequent effects.
This article highlights issues in Australia pertaining to short-term rental accommodations (such as Airbnb). The short-term rental industry has obviously taken hits during the pandemic. However, the Fair Trading Amendment (Short-term Rental Accommodation) Act 2018 No 41 was enacted on 10 April 2020 in order to address the short-term rental concerns.
This piece provides invaluable insight and advice into the steps one should take in order to prevent online scams, hacks and identity/financial theft. It highlights an overview of the right safety strategies to take, which focus namely on verifying the identities of people being interacted with and confirming the authenticity of e-mails and transfer requests.
This article covers the new insolvency regime introduced in Australia on 1 January 2021. The changes in this new regime primarily impact businesses with liabilities of less than $1 million and will enable such companies to continue trading under the control of its directors while a debt restructuring plan is developed and voted on by creditors.