September Edition includes:

    • Increase In Minimum Wage

    • Pre-Litigation Requirement Repealed In Victoria

    • Director's Liability To Pay Employee Superannuation Contributions

    • Unsolicited Goods And Services

December Edition includes:

    • Christmas Message

    • Directors' Liability For Company Warranties

    • The Differences Between Contractors And Employees

    • New Requirements For Goods And Services Warranties

March Edition includes:

    • New Work Health & Safety Laws
 
    • Warning To All Employers Dismissing Employees On Sick Leave

    • A Critical Reminder To Businesses Involved In Transport

March Edition includes:

    • Australian Customs And Border Protection Notice number 2011/58 Is A Critical Reminder

    • Anti-Dumping - The Role Of The Customs & Border Protection Agency

June Edition includes:

    • The Responsibility Of A Holder Of A Warehouse Licence

    • What Does The Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Act (No 1) 2010 Mean For Suppliers?

December Edition includes:

    • A shipper's right to rely on force majeure

    • The necessary procedures of transporting dangerous goods by air

December Edition includes:

    • Christmas Message

    • False Statements by Estate Agents

    • Changes to Parental Leave

    • Competitor Poaching Employees Held Liable

From 1 July 2011, company directors are personally liable for their company’s failure to pay employee superannuation guarantee amounts unless the individual engaged by the company is a contractor. Whether or not an individual is a contractor or employee is a question of law. Clients are advised to seek legal advice to determine if any individual is an independent contractor and if so, changes should be made to their contracts to minimise risk of liability.

Award Minimum wages increased by 3.4% from 1 July 2011. This change increased the federal weekly minimum wage to $589.30 per week or $15.51 per hour.