Mislead Re: Employment and Business Activities

Misleading or deceptive representations can occur in a number of context that include an employment relationship or during business activities. 

Misleading Re: Employment ~ s 31

Section 31 of the ACL prohibits a person from misleading others about matters pertaining to employment such as: –

a) it’s availability;

b) the nature of the employment;

c) the terms and conditions attached to the employment.

Examples of Misleading Conduct in the Employment Context

One of the cases in this context found a person engaged in misleading conduct when they represented to the buyers of second-hand trucks they would have employment opportunities from nominated sources.

Misleading Contuct Re: Business Activities ~ s 37 ACL

A similar prohibition exists against misleading people about the profitability and risks associated with a business activity that can be carried out from home.

Additionally,a person is not to mislead another about business activities that requires the other person to either work or invest money.

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