The thing that will make or break your case in the event of a disagreement is your ability to actually prove that something happened. A sadly
IR Reform Bill: Small steps in the right direction and a far cry from WorkChoices
The Federal Government’s industrial relations omnibus bill proposes overdue reform. The effects of the proposals include: limiting a Union’s
New Ways to Ensure Claimants Get Paid in Construction
As of 1 October, important changes to the enforcement mechanisms for payment claims have come into play. We’ll summarise the new ways for claimants to
Extensions of Time – How do EoT Claims Work in Practice?
Claims for Extension of Time (or EoT claims) and their associated disputes play a critical role for many contractors and developers in determining
Managing safety liability takes leadership, systems and compliance
Many companies assume having the right policies and paperwork will result in a compliant and safe working environment. Unfortunately that’s not the
Victorian SOPA 101
Throughout Australia, legislation exists to help contractors and sub-contractors protect their revenue streams and cash flow. Generally this is
Construction Insolvency is Down… But is That a Good Thing?
All the figures I’m seeing are suggesting that insolvency in the construction industry, and generally, is way down despite the massive negative
Employment changes effective 1 July 2020
High Income Threshold – Unfair Dismissal From 1 July 2020 the high income threshold will increase to $153,600 for the 2020/21 financial year, a