Employment Law Series – Article 1, Workplace Bullying
On 1 January 2014, the Fair Work Act 2009 established a bullying jurisdiction for the Fair Work Commission. This means that an employee can seek an order from the Fair Work Commission to stop bullying in the workplace. […]
Intellectual Property – An Introduction
“Intellectual Property” (IP) is a collective term that describes a number of specific types of intangible rights. You cannot hold, touch or feel IP. […]
Does your Lease of Land require WA Planning Commission Approval?
If you are a landlord or a tenant of any commercial premises, it is important for you to be aware of potential legal pitfalls which could ultimately cause you to be significantly penalised. One such pitfall to be mindful of is the need for certain leases of land to have Western Australia Planning Commission (”WAPC”) approval pursuant to the Planning and Development Act (WA) 2005. […]
Performance Management for Business Owners and Managers
As a manager or a business owner you inevitably need to manage poor performance in your business. The fundamentals of achieving this are simple and yet very powerful. […]
Havilah Legal Red Carpet Burleigh to Surfers 10 km Ocean Swim
For the second year in a row, Havilah Legal have been the major sponsor of the Gold Coast Open Water Swim Club’s Burleigh to Surfers 10km Ocean Swim charity event. […]
WA Payroll Tax Threshold – Employee vs Contractor
Payroll tax is a general purpose tax assessed on the wages paid by an employer in Western Australia. The tax is self-assessed with the employer calculating the liability and remitting the appropriate amount to the Office of State Revenue (OSR) by way of a monthly, quarterly or annual return. Payroll tax is paid into the Consolidated Fund of the State to meet the costs of public services such as education, health, public safety and law and order. […]
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