FIRM ANNOUNCEMENT
We are proud to announce the appointment of Michael Coe as an Associate of the Firm. Michael’s appointment is in recognition of his highly developed technical skills and the outstanding service he provides to our clients. Congratulations Michael.
Ross Kinneally
COMMENCEMENT OF THE NATIONAL BUSINESS NAMES REGISTER
On 28 May 2012 we witnessed yet another example of the trend towards national regulation, with the commencement of the operation of the National Business Names Registration System. Replacing the existing state and territory based systems, business name registration will now be overseen by the ASIC using an on-line service named ‘ASIC Connect’.
EMAIL, INTERNET & SOCIAL MEDIA WORKPLACE POLICIES
Recent decisions of Fair Work Australia have made it clear that as an employer you must have detailed and robust policies regarding what is legitimate use of electronic communications, the internet and social media sites both during and outside usual work hours.
With the ever increasing availability of technology the workplace may now extend well beyond an office or factory floor. Termination of employment has been upheld as valid, even in circumstances where inappropriate Facebook posts have been made outside work hours and with private settings to limit their accessibility.