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Lydiard Law

Lydiard Law

Paul Cott

Paul Cott, Principal of Law on Lydiard, unpacks some of the most common legal issues that affect many of us in business and in life. Topics include building contracts, insolvency and bankruptcy, business and employment, property and VCAT matters, wills and probate issues, and more. Paul provides a general understanding of where you might stand and the options available. It's of general advice only and may not directly reflect your own circumstances.
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Lydiard Law - Bullying in the workplace - what the law says
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10/27/19 • 17 min

As an employer, what are your legal responsibilities around bullying in the workplace? And if you're an employee, what are your legal options if you're bullied at work? Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard, explains how the law defines bullying and whether anti-bullying laws also apply to volunteers and contractors.

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The federal government – as well as state governments – are trying to soften the economic impact of the coronavirus by providing relief to both employers and employees. One initiative is the JobKeeper payment, designed to keep people employed. Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard, explains the details of the scheme as well as other matters relating to employment law.

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Lydiard Law - Unfair and misleading conduct by businesses
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12/27/20 • 13 min

Businesses can sometimes exaggerate or make claims about their products or services that aren’t quite aligned with the truth. An exaggeration is one thing, but an out-and-out lie can result in legal consequences. In this episode, Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard, shares some of the issues regarding unfair and misleading conduct by businesses.

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Sometimes, a dismissed employee feels they’ve been unfairly sacked and will take legal action. What happens then? What’s the process? For example, what factors does the Fair Work Commission consider when deciding whether a dismissal is reasonable or not? Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard discusses some of the main issues of an unfair dismissal matter in action.

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Being able to communicate effectively is important when it comes to managing conflict. Someone who understands all about this is lawyer, mediator and conflict coach Anne Marie Cade, founder of the boutique mediation and coaching practice, DivorceRight, which deals with family law matters. Anne Marie knows how important communication is when it comes to negotiation. In this episode, Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard discusses with Anne Marie, the importance of managing conflict. And she offers some tips on how to manage stress levels, when it comes to having those tough conversations.

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Lydiard Law - The Court and Tribunal System in Australia
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04/10/22 • 15 min

Ever wondered the difference is between each of the courts we have? For example, what’s the County Court and what cases does it deal with, versus, say, the Magistrate’s Court or the Supreme Court? Is the judge the same as a magistrate? What’s the role of tribunals in the judicial system? Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard discusses Australia’s court and tribunal system.

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Lydiard Law - Rights of all employees
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05/15/22 • 13 min

Not only do employees deserve to be treated fairly and with respect, it’s also the law. Employees have a long list of rights and legal protections in the workplace, including how they’re paid, how they’re hired, leave entitlements, safety, termination, redundancy, and so on. Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard, explains the rights of all employees.

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If you're looking to sell your property, there are certain things you must disclose to potential buyers about your property. And there are legal consequences about withholding that information. Recent changes to what a vendor must now disclose are outlined in Section 32 of the Sale of Land Act. Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard, explains what vendors must disclose and whether estate agents, too, can be affected by the new laws.

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Sometimes, a dismissed employee feels they’ve been unfairly sacked and will take legal action. What happens then? What’s the process? For example, what factors does the Fair Work Commission consider when deciding whether a dismissal is reasonable or not? Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard discusses some of the main issues of an unfair dismissal matter in action.

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Lydiard Law - Annualised salary changes in modern awards
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04/05/20 • 10 min

Understanding the different salary awards is tricky enough – a recent set of changes has made it even trickier for employers to do the right thing and pay their staff correctly without falling foul of the law. , Principal at Law on Lydiard, helps us with some of the details of the new annual salary provisions that have already been introduced.Paul Cottlawonlydiard.com.au

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FAQ

How many episodes does Lydiard Law have?

Lydiard Law currently has 62 episodes available.

What topics does Lydiard Law cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Lydiard Law?

The episode title 'Annualised salary changes in modern awards' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Lydiard Law?

The average episode length on Lydiard Law is 14 minutes.

How often are episodes of Lydiard Law released?

Episodes of Lydiard Law are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Lydiard Law?

The first episode of Lydiard Law was released on Jul 24, 2019.

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