Lydiard Law

If you feel you've been unlawfully discriminated at work, what are your options? Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard, explains what constitutes discrimination in a legal sense, and the situations when discrimination is not considered illegal. He provides some common case examples of discrimination, and the avenues available for resolving issues before and after heading to a court or tribunal. l...

What happens if a you and your neighbour's fence is broken or has fallen down? Who's responsible? Who has to fix it? How do you agree upon a quote? Who pays? What if you can't agree – what avenue can you take to help resolve the dispute? , Principal of Law on Lydiard, guides us through the legal issues of a fencing dispute. Paul Cott lawonlydiard.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal – or VOCAT – was established to help victims of violent crime recover. It provides victims financial assistance for expenses incurred as a direct result of the crime. , Principal at Law on Lydiard, explains the types of crimes it covers, how to make an application and the process after submission. Paul Cott Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal https://www.vocat...

How do you handle a redundancy without falling foul of unfair dismissal laws? , Principal at Law on Lydiard, explains the ins and out of laying off staff, and whether you're required to pay redundancy compensation, and, if so, how much. Paul Cott lawonlydiard.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To protect your business from an employee leaving with trade secrets and relationships with key clients, you might consider a restraint of trade clause in your employment agreements? Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard, explains what you need to understand to ensure the clause is fair and reasonable. And he answers common questions, like what are your options if an employee breaches a restraint...

If someone owes you money but is unwilling or unable to pay, what legal options do you have? And what is the likelihood of you recovering that debt? Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard, says your chances of recovering your money depends on whether the debtor is a business or an individual. Paul explains the various scenarios in recovering debt and what can happen if the entity becomes bankrupt...

If you believe your house has been built with defects, what can you do? Confronting the builder directly can help, but it's not always possible. , Principal at Law on Lydiard, takes us through some of the more common scenarios in a domestic building dispute. He outlines some of the options – legal or otherwise – you can take to repair the damage. Paul Cott lawonlydiard.com.au See omnystudio.com/li...

Many factors can determine the outcome of somebody challenging a will. For example, is the applicant related to the deceased? If not, then what was the relationship between the challenger and the person who died? If a sibling or other close relation feels she or he has not been fairly treated in the will, are they entitled to a bigger share? Paul Cott, Principal of Law on Lydiard, answers some of...

If you're engaging a contractor to build your house or making an extension, what can and can't you do? For example, can you legally enter the worksite while contractors are working? How do you check if the builder is registered? Paul Cott, Principal of Law on Lydiard answer these questions and more, including what happens if there are variations to the works that weren't agreed and put in writing?...

Sometimes, an employee might object or even lodge a claim of unfair dismissal against the employer. If that ever happens, as a business owner or as an employee dismissed, what can you do? Paul Cott, Principal of Law on Lydiard, says there are conciliatory avenues you can take so both parties can avoid even going to the Fair Work Commission or to a court. http://lawonlydiard.com.au See omnystudio.c...

For most of us who rarely engage in the legal system, the law can be a confusing beast. Have you ever been curious about some of the more common legal issues? Each fortnight, Paul Cotts, Principal Lawyer with Law on Lydiard, unpacks some of the most challenging issues in relation to law, including wills, building contracts and business & employment law. Lydiard Law with Paul Cott launches on M...