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Employee Share Schemes: A Guide for Privately Owned Companies

All sorts of companies are using employee share schemes to attract, retain and motivate key staff. It's not just start-ups and large corporates. 

This guide provides a detailed overview, including:

  • pros and cons of employee share schemes
  • different models used in Australia, including option plans and phantom schemes
  • case studies
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Construction Contracting, Construction

What is a qualifying cause of delay under AS 2124?

Clause 35.5 identifies the causes of delay for which the contractor can claim an extension of time under AS 2124.  Compared with other forms of contra...

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Australia's new whistleblower laws: a summary

The federal government has introduced legislation that outlines new protections for whistleblowers, and requires public and large private companies to...

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What is a separable portion?

Separable portions are a common feature in Australian construction contracts. It is important to understand when they can be used, and how they sit wi...

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What is the defects liability period?

The defects liability period is a fixed period of time, starting from the date of practical completion. During the defects liability period, typically...

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