The “Whistleblower’s Act”, formally known as the Protected Disclosures Act, encourages employees to expose corruption, criminal activity and other wrongdoing in the workplace.
Business Advice
"All’s fair in love and war, but not in business." (Modern twist on the old proverb)
Think a disclaimer will protect your business from liability? Not so fast.
Not every difficult manager is a workplace bully, and not every uncomfortable workplace is an unlawful one. But where exactly does the law draw the line?
The rewards of company directorship come with a caution: the duties and responsibilities imposed on you by the Companies Act need constant management. Drop the ball on that and you could face some seriously negative consequences.
Employers have a duty to protect their employees from all forms of harassment. But what constitutes such harassment, from whose perspective must it be viewed, and how should allegations of improper conduct be assessed and dealt with?
If you haven’t trademarked your names and other branding, how can you protect your business from deceptive and unlawful competition?
Alcohol goes hand in hand with the Festive Season, making this the perfect time to discuss your duty as an employer to manage the risks of alcohol consumption at work.
“Raising kids is part joy and part guerilla warfare.” (Ed Asner, actor with a great sense of humour!)
"If you're flogging a dead horse, make sure you're not riding it." (Josh Stern)