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Leveling the Playing Field: How CICA’s New Template is Changing the Crane Industry

At Level Playing Field Lawyers, we’re proud to announce a landmark collaboration with the Crane Industry

Know Your Rights When Claiming Rectification Costs!

If you’re a subcontractor working under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic) (the Act), it’s crucial to understand how to

HAVE A COMPLEX BUILDING MATTER IN VCAT? IS VCAT THE CORRECT JURISDICTION?

Consider the effect of the recent decision in Plunkett v Portier Pacific [2024] VCAT 204. Facts The Respondent in this matter applied to have the

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Closing the Loopholes Bill

Equal pay for subcontractors in labour hire agreements Key Points regarding ‘Labour Hire Loophole’ Which businesses in the construction industry are affected? Businesses who engage

Industry Advocacy

On 19 May 2023, Level Playing Field prepared a parliamentary submission to: Inquiry into employers and contractors who refuse to pay their subcontractors for completed

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New laws set to give Independent Contractors more rights in a contract

There are proposed laws that are set to give independent contractors more control over their work. What’s the change? Independent contractors will be able to

Cross Hire Agreement Template Home | Blog | Articles | Cross Hire Agreement Template https://1cdn.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cross-Hire-Agreement.mp4 As part of the Crane Industry Coucil of Australia’s Business Essentials (CBE), Level Playing Field is

Employers should be cautious when dismissing employees (even high income earners)!

Employers should be cautious when dismissing employees (even high income earners)! Home | Blog | Articles | Employers should be cautious when dismissing employees (even high income earners)! Did you

Disputing liquidated damages and delay

Disputing liquidated damages and delay Home | Blog | Articles | Disputing liquidated damages and delay Good news! Liquidated damages are not to be considered under the Building and Construction Industry

More ways to protect your business with security interests

More ways to protect your business with security interests Home | Blog | Articles | More ways to protect your business with security interests The recent case of court

Domestic Building Contracts – Why homeowners and developers should obtain legal advice before signing

Domestic Building Contracts – Why homeowners and developers should obtain legal advice before signing Home | Blog | Articles | Domestic Building Contracts – Why homeowners and developers should

Construction and Infrastructure Partner of the Year Award 2023 Finalist

Construction and Infrastructure Partner of the Year Award 2023 Finalist Home | Blog | Articles | Construction and Infrastructure Partner of the Year Award 2023 Finalist We are excited

Inquiry into the non-payment of construction workers

Inquiry into the non-payment of construction workers Home | Blog | Articles | Inquiry into the non-payment of construction workers An update on our submission to the Victorian government

Have Your Say About Non-Payment in the Construction Industry

Have Your Say About Non-Payment in the Construction Industry Home | Blog | Articles | Have Your Say About Non-Payment in the Construction Industry Are you a construction worker

Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2023 Finalist

Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2023 Finalist Home | Blog | Articles | Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2023 Finalist We are pleased to announce that one

Top Tips for Avoiding Legal Trouble

Top Tips for Avoiding Legal Trouble Home | Blog | Articles | Top Tips for Avoiding Legal Trouble Legal disputes can be extremely costly, lengthy and stressful. However, there

Business Shutdowns – Limitations on Employers

Business Shutdowns – Limitations on Employers Home | Blog | Articles | Business Shutdowns – Limitations on Employers The Fair Work Commission is putting a stop to

Important amendments to the Fair Work Act – what you need to know

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More Temporary Skill Shortage visas – and an opportunity for businesses

More Temporary Skill Shortage visas – and an opportunity for businesses Home | Blog | Articles | More Temporary Skill Shortage visas – and an opportunity for businesses Are

Changes to the Fair Work Act

Changes to the Fair Work Act Home | Blog | Articles | Changes to the Fair Work Act On 7 December 2022, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs,

Changes to unfair contract terms and how this effects the construction industry

Changes to unfair contract terms and how this effects the construction industry Home | Blog | Articles | Changes to unfair contract terms and how this effects the construction

BUSINESS AND CONSTRUCTION

Leveling the Playing Field: How CICA’s New Template is Changing the Crane Industry

Know Your Rights When Claiming Rectification Costs!

HAVE A COMPLEX BUILDING MATTER IN VCAT? IS VCAT THE CORRECT JURISDICTION?

Closing the Loopholes Bill

Industry Advocacy

New laws set to give Independent Contractors more rights in a contract

Cross Hire Agreement Template

Employers should be cautious when dismissing employees (even high income earners)!

Disputing liquidated damages and delay

More ways to protect your business with security interests

Domestic Building Contracts – Why homeowners and developers should obtain legal advice before signing

Construction and Infrastructure Partner of the Year Award 2023 Finalist

Inquiry into the non-payment of construction workers

Have Your Say About Non-Payment in the Construction Industry

Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2023 Finalist

Top Tips for Avoiding Legal Trouble

Business Shutdowns – Limitations on Employers

Important amendments to the Fair Work Act – what you need to know

More Temporary Skill Shortage visas – and an opportunity for businesses

Changes to the Fair Work Act

Changes to unfair contract terms and how this effects the construction industry

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