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Absent Employees – How an Employer should deal with absent Employees

Robert Lamb looks at how an employer should best deal with absenteeism .

Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) Approval – When Does It Apply?

Charlotte Tully discusses catalyst for which FIRB approval is required or exempted.

The business legal issues you can’t afford to ignore

Zac Herps delves into the types of legal matters, common and not so common, that business owners and their executive management teams must contend with – and what can be done to prevent them escalating.

Not passing the BOOT

Robert Lamb analyses a recent Court decision to emphasise the importance of practising reasonable working hours for full-time employees.

All about Easements – what you need to know.

Charlotte Tully discusses some common types of Easements and important legal considerations relating to Easements including the obligation to disclose and removal.

New Paid Family and Domestic Violence for Award Workers

Robert Lamb discusses the new Fair Work Commission paid leave awards for those affected by family and domestic violence.

Bank Guarantees, Security Deposits and Commercial Leases

Charlotte Tully explores three main types of financial assurance: Security Deposit, Bank Guarantee and Personal Guarantee.

A Legal Legacy of Trust in Mining and Resources

Craig Hong reflects on Hillhouse’s work with companies in the Mining and Resources sector.

The challenges of managing and dismissing a long-term absent employee

Robert Lamb reviews the challenges of managing and dismissing workers on extended unpaid leave for illness or injury.

Legal retainers: Value and opportunity for mid-sized businesses

Robert Lamb explains why more businesses are seeking legal retainers and how these arrangements can prevent expensive legal issues from arising.

Expert Legal Advice – Why it Matters in Mining

Craig Hong discusses Hillhouse’s work with Cartledge Mining and Geotechnics.

What purchasers should be aware of when purchasing property in their self-managed super fund

Commercial Property Lawyer Charlotte Tully discusses what buyers should be aware of when using their self-managed super fund to buy property.

Recruitment ‘carrot’ for staff retention & acquisition

Robert Lamb discusses some of the key issues businesses are facing around staff retention and recruitment.

Casual Employees – an update for Employers dealing with, and hiring, casual employees

Robert Lamb discusses a Federal Court case that is providing more certainty to Employers when hiring casual employees.

Leadership: Regardless of the size of business, the issues are often the same. It’s just the scale that differs By Zac Herps

Zac Herps the Managing Director of Hillhouse Legal Partners gives an insight into dealing with business challenges and how to become a more effective leader.