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Pay secrecy clauses banned from employment contracts

Up until recently, businesses were entitled to issue employment contracts that restrict their employees from discussing their salaries with other co-workers...not anymore!

Where do I find a lawyer in Australia?

You are looking for a lawyer but you don’t know where to start. Here are some examples of the type of situations you might find yourself in that require a lawyer....

How to find a lawyer in Australia?

Finding a lawyer should be as easy as clicking a button. However until now, there has not been once central place or website that offers a simple solution to finding a lawyer. But don’t worry, LawyerMe has it simple and easy to find a lawyer.....

NSW parking rules you need to know

Being a driver in NSW, you are expected to know all traffic rules. Here are some rules that you probably had no clue existed when it comes to parking in NSW....

What type of lawyer do I need for my case?

It gets confusing because there are various areas of law so when you are searching for a lawyer, it is difficult to know the type of lawyer that you need. Here are a few examples of the type of lawyer you need depending on your legal query....

What is an employment agreement?

An employment agreement is an agreement between an employer and an employee that sets out the terms and conditions of employment. What clauses are usually included in an Employment Agreement?....

The rise of “finfluencers” on social media

Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok/YouTube and other social media platforms are filed with young people that have a strong desire to learn about managing their finances and to learn about ways to invest their money....

Pepsi, where is my Jet?

The commercial showed the Harrier Jet as being worth 7,000,000 Pepsi Points (with no disclaimer or terms and conditions). The original Pepsi commercial can be viewed here....

What happens to your assets after a divorce?

Have you recently broken up with your partner / husband? Not sure what happens next in respect of your assets after separation? Who can take what assets? The best thing would be...

What is Bankruptcy? How can you become bankrupt?

Bankruptcy is the legal process where a person is declared bankrupt for being unable to pay its debts....


Is pepper spray legal in Australia?


Have you ever wandered home late and wondered whether you should get pepper spray in case you need to protect yourself against thieves?...

What are my entitlements after separation (spousal maintenance)?

Have you recently broken up with your partner? Spousal maintenance often arises at separation if one party is unable to support themselves...

Am I entitled to Child Support?

Is there a child or children of the relationship? If there are children of the relationship, child support may be payable by one of the parents. Child support exists in Australia to provide financial support to children under the age of 18 years old....

Top tips for being in the witness box under cross examination

Do you have to attend a court case and are required to give evidence in the witness box under cross examination...

You won your case in court, what now?

After you have won your case, you don’t automatically get that money from the person/company. There are 7 steps to get your money (known as enforcing the judgement). Find them here...

What are my chances of winning a court case?

One of the first questions a lawyer is asked by a client is “what are my chances of winning a court case?”. The usual answer given by a lawyer is “it depends on various factors”....