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What Laws Do Businesses Have To Follow?
If you want to run a business, then it’s imperative to be familiar with the laws that impact...
20 Feb 2024
Do I Need An Advisory Agreement?
Business decisions and ventures often involve working closely with an advisor outside of the company. This has a...
28 Jan 2024
Set Off Clauses In Employment Contracts
As a business owner, taking care of your employees is part of the job. The employment contract you...
28 Jan 2024
What Makes A Signed Document Legally Binding?
Slapping the label of ‘legal’ on any old document does not constitute legally valid material. For a document...
28 Jan 2024
A Legal Guide To ATM Agreements
Having an automated teller machine (ATM) at your premises can be a great way to make things more...
23 Jan 2024
Can A Seller Pull Out Of An Unconditional Contract?
Unconditional contracts are sometimes used in certain sales. However, if they are not handled or managed correctly, they...
23 Jan 2024
Exchange Of Contracts In Business
The exchange of contracts is the final and most important step when engaging in a business sale -...
23 Jan 2024
Lock-Out Agreements In Contract Law
When you’re in the process of negotiating a deal, it can be hard to guarantee whether or not...
23 Jan 2024
What Is The Legal Definition Of A Business Day?
The term ‘business day’ is something you might have come across multiple times. In fact, it’s a key...
23 Jan 2024
Lock In Contracts Vs No Lock In Contracts: What’s The Difference?
A lock in contract and a no lock in contract affect what you can and can’t do once...
23 Jan 2024
Paying Family Members In A Small Business
When running or starting a small business , it’s not unheard of for business owners to employ their...
23 Jan 2024
What Are Successive Fixed Term Contracts?
Contracts are an important part of any business engagement. If your contracts aren’t clear and your conduct doesn’t...
23 Jan 2024
Get Your International Contract Reviewed
Conducting business overseas is an exciting way to expand your business operations. As always, when it comes to...
23 Jan 2024
Can You Make An Employee Work On A Public Holiday?
Understanding the Legal Framework In New Zealand, the laws governing employment and public holidays are clear and are...
23 Jan 2024
How To Terminate An Employee
An employee’s employment with you can come to an end for many reasons. For instance, they can resign...
23 Jan 2024
Understanding Constructive Dismissal
We’ve heard of employers letting their employees go for unfair reasons. At this point, most business owners know...
22 Jan 2024
Writing An Anti-Harassment And Discrimination Policy For Your Business
Business owners need to be on top of a lot of things, such as managing business profits, maintaining...
22 Jan 2024
Understanding Labour Hire Regulations: Expert Legal Guidance From Our Online Law Firm
When you hire labour, your workers are technically employed by someone else. However, this doesn’t mean you don’t...
8 Nov 2023
Navigating Termination Of Employment
When you’re running a business, having a great team by your side is essential. Productivity and passion can...
10 Oct 2023
Understanding Vicarious Liability In The Business World
As an employer, there’s a lot of things you're responsible for. Ensuring the business is being run well,...
26 Sept 2023
Legal Aspects Of Performance Management
For a car to work, all parts of the machine need to function well. From the outer parts...
12 Sept 2023
Understanding Deed Polls In New Zealand: Comprehensive Guidance From Our Online Law Firm
In the world of legal agreements, deed polls can serve a distinct and special purpose. There’s a good...
6 Sept 2023
The Power of Indemnification In Business Contracts
As someone in business, you may have heard the term indemnification thrown around here and there. It’s a...
5 Sept 2023
Novation In Business Contracts
In business, things can change rather frequently. Business owners should always be prepared for a turn of events,...
30 Aug 2023
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