Can you dismiss an employee during the probationary period? Yes, but a recent case is a lesson in caution. The recent Federal Court decision of ‘Dabboussy v Australian Federation of Islamic Councils’ is a warning to employers to consider the importance of timing if dismissing an employee during probation.
Cybercrime ‘is a multibillion-dollar industry that threatens the wellbeing and security of every Australian’. In an effort to combat the impact on businesses and individuals, the Australian Government has introduced cyber security legislative reforms into the Parliament.
Contrary to the stereotype of the laidback, sun-kissed Aussie, we’re actually a nation of workaholics. In this article, our Employment Law specialist, Senior Associate Victoria Quayle discusses whether the new Right to Disconnect laws will fix Australia’s excessive work culture.
Adoption is the process where a parent’s legal rights for their child are transferred to another person. The formal adoption of a stepchild or close relative is known as intrafamily adoption.
Heading overseas for work or a holiday? Taxation issues, including tax residency, should be on front of mind when departing from or arriving to Australia. Why? Because the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) can follow your footprints and, if you’re not careful, spring unexpected taxes on you.
People often question why the executor of their estate needs to have so many powers. Simply put – if your executor isn’t given any additional powers by your Will, then they are limited to what is set out in the Trustee Act. One area that this can lead to issues in, is the family home – particularly if beneficiaries aren’t in agreement.
A commercial lease is a contract that details the rights and obligations of a tenant and landlord. So, what are the necessary terms of a commercial lease?
In the final part of our four-part series on your business’ responsibilities related to cyber attacks and data breaches, Special Counsel John Bennett how businesses should respond to data breaches, including application and requirements of the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme.
Part 3 of a four-part series on your business’ responsibilities related to cyber attacks and data breaches where Special Counsel, John Bennett provides an overview of some court decisions and proceedings where ‘security’ of personal information has come into issue.
The concept, Parental Alienation Syndrome, was initially brought about by American psychiatrist Richard Gardner in 1985. The term parental alienation is used to describe a situation where one parent is involved in psychologically manipulating their child to turn against the other parent.
Part 2 of a four-part series on your business’ responsibilities related to cyber attacks and data breaches
Many employers (host employers) engage employees of labour hire companies, particularly in the building and construction, hospitality and manufacturing industries. However, what happens when one of these employees gets injured at the host employer’s work site? Who is liable for the injuries?
Part 1 of a four-part series on your business’ responsibilities related to cyber attacks and data breaches. Cyber attacks and data breaches are the top business risk in Australia according to Aon’s 2023 Global Risk Management Survey.
Employers have faced new obligations in dealing with requests for flexible working arrangements made under Section 65 of the Fair Work Act (the Act) since June 2023.
A recent major gender identity discrimination case has hit the headlines. Roxanne Tickle, a transgender woman, successfully sued a female-only social media platform for gender identity discrimination in the provision of services. This was the first time a Court had consider a claim of gender identity discrimination.
Family violence is unfortunately a common occurrence for people separating. In certain circumstances, an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order may be taken out. This blog explains the two different types of AVOs and the impact on Family Law proceedings.
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) have again released their annual update for employment law. Here’s what employers need to know about the changes effective 26 August 2024.
It’s normal for building projects to experience setbacks during construction. However, in extreme cases your builder may suspend works and leave the site or disappear without explanation. This article will explain your available options if your builder won’t return to the site, and how to avoid the common pitfalls which may affect your rights against your builder.
Securing intellectual property (IP) is critical in today’s competitive and increasingly digital landscape. From innovative startups to established enterprises, big or small, safeguarding your business’ intellectual assets can help ensure sustained competitiveness, legal protection and set you up to capitalise on your unique creations.
Part IVA overcomes deficiencies of section 260 of the Income Tax Assessment Act (ITAA), exposed by judicial decisions. Part IVA was introduced, albeit with limitations on scope, to provide an appropriate balance between combatting tax avoidance without discouraging commercial and familial transactions.
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