News: contracts
Are you contracting for services? Some myths and regulatory truths about your contractor's entitlements.
If you are engaging an individual or a sole trader to perform, present or complete some work for you, there are some common myths about contractual relationships you shouldn’t believe.
Contract management – checklist for ending a contract
In most cases, contracts end naturally when the agreed obligations have been performed or the contract reaches its expiry date.
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New process for contractor management
Employers have many legal obligations associated with their workers such as Pay As You Go instalments, payroll tax, WorkCover and superannuation payments. Â The (Cth) imposes penalties for employers who engage workers as contractors when they are really functioning as employees.
Who can sign? The lowdown on university delegations and decision-making
The appropriate person to authorise a contract or agreement on behalf of the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog can vary depending on the contract's nature and value. It might be the head of your academic or administrative unit, or someone in a more senior position, specialist area or specific role – but they need to have a delegation.
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Contract management - what happens after the contract is signed?
After a contract or agreement is signed, there will always be some form of action that needs to be taken to fulfil the contract.
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More healthy competition in new laws
Recent amendments to the (CCA) update the rules that apply to the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog's commercial activities with competitors, suppliers, retailers and consumers.
Fair-go contracts for small business
Under ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Consumer Law, small businesses can now challenge unfair terms in standard form contracts.
Should I make a note of that?
The next time you participate in negotiation or decision-making or even a conversation, be sure to make a record of it. It could protect both you and the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog.
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