Think a disclaimer will protect your business from liability? Not so fast.
Business Advice
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)
Imagine tucking into a delicious hamburger at your favourite restaurant, only to suddenly feel a sharp pain in your throat and realise that something awful is stuck there
Occasional disagreements are inevitable in all relationships, but when they spiral out of control to the extent that the directors of a company go to war with each other, the resulting deadlock can make it impossible for the company to continue operating.