Starting a business while on a visa is not quite so straightforward as it is for citizens. Visa holders might have to deal with complex and changing immigration laws, strict visa conditions, and potential legal consequences. Rolf Howard, Managing Partner at Owen Hodge Lawyers discusses what visa...
Can I order my employees to return to the workplace?
With the pandemic exposing employees to working from home, many employees are now hesitant to return to the office. With many businesses keen to get their staff back into the office to support staff development, culture or productivity, employers may be wondering whether they can order their...
Rolf Howard, Managing Partner at Owen Hodge Lawyers, looks at some of the common areas in preparing employment contracts where businesses slip up and how to avoid mistakes.
What is considered anti-competitive behaviour in business?
Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers, Rolf Howard examines what business behaviour may be considered anti-competitive and the recourse available to other companies.
Casual employment to be redefined under the Fair Work Act
As the Government takes steps to redefine casual employment in the Fair Work Act, Rolf Howard, Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers, discusses how this will impact employers and what they can expect.
How to protect your company's confidential information
Rolf Howard, Managing Partner at Owen Hodge Lawyers, details what businesses should know about protecting their valuable information from being leaked or stolen by employees.
How COVID-19 has impacted the 2020-21 Australian migration program
Rolf Howard, Owen Hodge Lawyers Managing Partner, discusses the implications of changes to the migration program resulting from COVID-19 and what we can expect going forward.
Rolf Howard, Managing Partner at Owen Hodge Lawyers, explains the government's new insolvency rules to help small businesses continue to operate despite the fallout of COVID-19, which will take effect in 2021.
