COVID-19 has been damaging to employee morale. A 2020 survey of Australian employees by group insurer MetLife found that: 78% of employees currently...
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UPDATE: Mandatory JobKeeper Reporting for Listed Entities
On 2 September 2021, the Federal Parliament passed legislation to require listed entities to provide a notice to their market operator containing...
The time is here: Director Identification Numbers
Executive Summary The Australian Government has introduced Director Identification Numbers (DIN) to improve the integrity of Australian Business...
Annual General Meeting (AGM) Director Nominations in Practice
With the 2021 AGM season upon us, this article sets out considerations for listed companies who receive director nominations. Background and Timings...
ESOP Success Stories During the Challenges of COVID-19
Recent more severe Delta variant outbreaks have led to weaker forecasts for national economic performance. In June 2021, GDP growth was expected to be 3.5% over 2021-22; however, it’s now only predicted to grow by 1–2%. Read on as we outline our top ten tips for how to create your own ESOP success story.
Extension of Time to Hold AGM
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has formally extended the time public companies have to hold their Annual General Meeting (AGM). This article summarises the implications for Australian public companies.
The Virtual Meetings, Electronic Execution, Electronic Notices and Continuous Disclosure Reforms
Reforms to virtual meetings, electronic execution of documents, electronic notices and continuous disclosure came into full effect on 14 August 2021 following the passing of the Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No.1) Bill 2021 (Cth) (the Bill). This article summarises the legislative changes and implications for Australian companies.
How to Navigate the Top 5 Common Employee Share Option Plan Implementation Challenges
Employers with staff on annual salaries covered by industry awards will need to clock employee hours to fulfil new requirements finalised by the Fair Work Ombudsman as a part of their four-yearly review of modern awards.
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