Finally, the country’s starting to open up after nearly two years of on-again-off-again restrictions because of COVID. Well, it’s more open for those who have been double-vaccinated. But what does that mean for employees? Do they have to be double-vaxxed? Can employers mandate their staff be vaccinated? What if staff don’t comply? For answers is Paul Cott, Principal at Lydiard Law, who’s been asked many of these questions of late.

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What one person might think is bullying behaviour, another person might think the same behaviour is not so significant. So who’s right? Well, as Paul Cott would often say, it all depends. Paul is Principal at Law on Lydiard, and in this episode he looks at workplace bullying and the process if an allegation is made through the Fair Work Commission.

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Recently, the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act 2021 was passed. What happens now if sexual harassment occurs at work? What avenues can a victim pursue if they’ve been sexually harassed? What are the consequences to the perpetrator? There’s a lot to consider, especially for owners of a business. To run us through the ins and outs, is legal expert Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard.

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In a much-anticipated judgement, the High Court of Australia ruled that a long-term employee was a casual employee. The High Court’s ruling of Workpac Pty Ltd versus Mr Rossato, a labour-hire mining truck driver, was contrary to the Full Federal Court. Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard, discusses the issue and what it means for employers and casuals.

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There’s been a lot of interest in the media of late about whether employers have the power to enforce their workers to get vaccinated.  Where does the law stand in all this? What are the consequences if an employee refuses? What of those staff who work from home? Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard, addresses these issues and more.

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Wage theft is a term we’ve heard a lot about in recent years, particularly as the media has shone a huge spotlight on well-known brands and celebrity bosses who have “committed” it. But what is it exactly? For the answer – and more – is Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard.

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Franchising is an attractive business structure for many thousands of business owners across Australia.  If you’ve ever considered whether franchising is right for you, you need to be aware of the legal issues and documentation specific to it. In this episode, Helen Kay, Managing Director of Rise Legal, discusses the ins and outs of franchising with Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard.

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Superannuation is something a lot of people set and forget. But it’s important to understand how to make it work for you – so that you can relax comfortably in retirement. Self-managed super fund administrator, Sonia Livitsanos, of MDS Accounting and Financial Services joins Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard, to discuss the ins and outs of super and what you should consider with your own super funds.

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Sometimes, a dismissed employee feels they’ve been unfairly sacked and will take legal action. What happens then? What’s the process? For example, what factors does the Fair Work Commission consider when deciding whether a dismissal is reasonable or not? Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard discusses some of the main issues of an unfair dismissal matter in action.

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Have you ever been asked to complete a ‘working with children’ check? Or are you a business or a not-for-profit and require ‘working with children’ checks from your staff or volunteers? What happens if someone refuses to apply for one? What happens if someone applies for a check and it is refused say because of a prior criminal conviction or other issue? Can this be reviewed and a check granted? Lawyer Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard, provides a clearer understanding around the issue.

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