Cinderella acted for years as an employed housekeeper without pay. Would she be covered by the Fair Work Act?

Are you underpaid for your work in the family business?

This podcast takes a fun look at working with family, using Disney's Cinderella as a jumping off point. Enjoy!

Please follow us to hear more on other Disney classics soon!

Introduction to Australia’s Labour Law

Here’s a great podcast for SME’s. Our host Susan Blain speaks to Kirsty Easdale from Meyer Vandenberg about some basic employment facts for SMEs, new employers such as start-ups, companies that have just started operations in Australia; and Embassies.

In this podcast: Find out just how many pieces of employment related legislation there are in Australia. Understand the basics of the Fair Work Act. How does the Fair Work Act set the minimum conditions of employment. How to tell if an award applies to your company. What happens if you don’t comply with the NES or Awards or an enterprise agreement. If you can agree with your staff that the awards or NES doesn’t apply. Why an employment health check might be a good option for your business or entity. A must listen.

It's tax planning season and EOFY is fast approaching. This MV Talks business podcast is full of tips to assist you buying and selling, merging or restructuring your business. Our Commercial and Leasing team cover off on due diligence, leasing, securities, employees and regulatory compliance.

If you are on a board of a not-for-profit that needs to change its structure in order to get government funding, or if you are planning to expand your NFP to other jurisdictions as part of growth, you need to listen to this podcast.

It's not "all too hard" but you'll need to see our specialist NFP lawyers, but listen to this podcast first. What a great start ...

Don't sign the most important and binding contract in your business (your lease) without first listening to our leasing experts as they examine how to avoid hidden costs in your lease and protect your interests.

Our host Christine Murray, Managing Partner of Meyer Vandenberg Lawyers in Canberra, speaks to Leasing specialist Jennifer Jaeschke, and Director of Bowden Advisory Services, Marcia Bowden.

Amendments to the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW), will commence on 1 July 2017. Our leasing team run through the pertinent changes including:

• removal of the minimum 5 year term

• amendments to the definition of retail shop

• expansion of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal’s jurisdiction

• amendments to the provisions regarding outgoings and disclosure statements

• introduction of a timeframe for the return of bank guarantees and

• amendments to the provisions regarding rent based on turnover sales.

Be sure you understand the changes and are ready for the 1 July 2017 start date. For assistance with leases call Meyer Vandenberg on (02) 6279 4444 or email [email protected]

Setting up a Will in the ACT and NSW can be complicated - especially when you have a blended family. A podcast by lawyers at Meyer Vandenberg's Wills and Estate Team.