Legal Information
Business Checklist - Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic
14 May 2020 - Bennett & Philp Lawyers have developed the 'Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic' checklist to assist businesses navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.
Redundancy Obligations During COVID-19 Pandemic
20 Apr 2020 - Bennett & Philp Lawyers have provided updated information for employer's redundancy entitlements during COVID-19.
JobKeeper Payment - A Comprehensive Overview
9 Apr 2020 - Bennett & Philp have provided a comprehensive overview of the Federal Government's $130 billion JobKeeper payment, including the rights and responsibilities of employers claiming this payment.
Commercial Leasing Principles for SME During COVID-19 - Analysis
9 Apr 2020 - The National Cabinet has now released next tranche being the National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct – SME Commercial Leasing Principles During COVID-19 (the “Code”). Find out what this means for your business from Bennett & Philp Lawyers.
The FWC on the front foot: "Pandemic leave" and annual leave at half pay
6 Apr 2020 - The Fair Work Commission has introduced an entitlement to unpaid “pandemic leave” and included flexibility for employees to take annual leave at half pay. Find out more about this from Paxton-Hall lawyers.
How to Protect Your Cash Flow During the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic
2 Apr 2020 - Bennett & Philp Lawyers have released information on how businesses can used alternative methods to collect payment and protect themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Coronavirus/COVID-19 Impact - What Happens If Your Business Is Ordered to Shutdown?
25 Mar 2020 - Worried about what to do if your business is forced to shutdown? Bennett & Philp Lawyers have released information to walk you through this process.
Coronavirus Crisis: How Can I Get Out Of My Contract
27 Mar 2020 - Find out how your business may be able to get out of commercial contracts thanks to information from Bennett & Philp Lawyers.
Special Alert on Employment Issues Concerning COVID-19
23 Mar 2020 - If your business is suffering cash-flow issues and cannot afford to pay all staff wages, Paxton-Hall Lawyers have released a list of options available as an alternative to forced redundancies.
MTA Queensland Members can access additional resources regarding COVID-19 through the MTA Queensland Industrial Relations department. To contact the Industrial Relations department call 3237 8777.
