A lot of small business owners nominate their spouse as company director. They might not be required to do much, but that doesn't absolve their responsibilities. Lydiard on Law's Paul Cott explains the potential risks if a director is in breach of his or her duties.

lawonlydiard.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government – as well as state governments – are trying to soften the economic impact of the coronavirus by providing relief to both employers and employees. One initiative is the JobKeeper payment, designed to keep people employed. Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard, explains the details of the scheme as well as other matters relating to employment law.

lawonlydiard.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're looking to sell your property, there are certain things you must disclose to potential buyers about your property. And there are legal consequences about withholding that information. Recent changes to what a vendor must now disclose are outlined in Section 32 of the Sale of Land Act. Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard, explains what vendors must disclose and whether estate agents, too, can be affected by the new laws.

lawonlydiard.com.au  

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Understanding the different salary awards is tricky enough – a recent set of changes has made it even trickier for employers to do the right thing and pay their staff correctly without falling foul of the law. , Principal at Law on Lydiard, helps us with some of the details of the new annual salary provisions that have already been introduced.Paul Cott

lawonlydiard.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many businesses are being directly hit by the consequences of the COVD-19 pandemic, which has forced them to shut. It's leaving many thousands, if not millions, of people across the country temporarily or even permanently without work. As a business owner, what's your responsibility? , Principal at Law on Lydiard, explains what you can and can't do with your staff if you have to shut your doors.Paul Cott
lawonlydiard.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How often have you heard the phrase 'buyer beware'? When it comes to property, we'd like to know everything's kosher before handing over or investing in vast sums of money.
That's where property caveats come in. They're effectively red flags to warn potential buyers of a property that someone else has a claim on it.
Principal at Law on Lydiard, Paul Cott, explains how and whether you can lodge a caveat on someone's property.
lawonlydiard.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes the work of an employee and contractor is not all that different, but the entitlements they receive can be. It's important to understand the difference between the two in a legal sense, because choosing the wrong category could be potentially costly for the business owner. Paul Cott, Principal at Law of Lydiard, discusses the differences and what happens if you get it wrong.
lawonlydiard.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a property owner the law allows you certain rights over your own property. You're protected against intruders and neighbours' encroaching on your land and the space above it. But, there are also some restrictions to what you can do. , Principal at Law on Lydiard, discusses the details of property ownership rights.Paul Cott
lawonlydiard.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A worker who feels their employer is taking adverse action against them – like an unfair demotion or even dismissal – can lodge a general protections claim, relatively cheaply and easily. , Principal at Law on Lydiard, explain what kinds of adverse actions are covered by general protections and the sorts of outcomes that can occur if an application is successful.Paul Cott
lawonlydiard.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It can be intimidating to go to sit in front of a judge in a court of law. But, did you know if you have a legal dispute with someone, you don't necessarily have to go to court? In fact, there are plenty of alternatives you can take before the costly and stressful road of sitting in front of a judge. Law on Lydiard's Paul Cott discusses the alternatives to a contested hearing.
lawonlydiard.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.