You may find yourself on dangerous ground if you try to force an employee to sign a deed following their termination. In the recent case
Employees sometimes have a very broad view of what might be considered to be bullying behaviour. Bullying as defined in the Fair Work Act consists of repeated
On 1 February 2020, the Australian Government announced that Australia would be closing its borders to all travellers (except Australian citizens, permanent residents and their
Overnight, the World Health Organisation declared the spread of the novel coronavirus a global health emergency. As the world watches the coronavirus outbreak unfold, employers
Earlier last year you may have read my piece on one of the key NSW property law cases of the year. That case was in
Have you ever wondered if you can stand in the shoes of a deceased applicant and continue their unfair dismissal proceedings on their behalf? This
Zero tolerance drug and alcohol policies are paramount when working in a high risk or safety critical work environment. However, as with any policy, they
Christmas for many people is a time of joy, holiday cheer and time to reconnect with family. Unfortunately, for newly separated parties and families, it
As you drive across our changing suburbs and cities across Australia, in recent years, you will have noticed an increase in mixed-use developments. By mixed-use developments,
Recently, the Federal Government proposed to do away with the Family Court as a standalone court. The proposal involved merging the specialist Family Court of Australia
The Federal Government has announced another attempt at offering an amnesty to employers who have not complied with superannuation guarantee legislation. The first try at
There is a lot of anecdotal evidence out there to suggest that for some time the nature of retail is changing in Australia. It is
On 19 June 2019, the High Court of Australia made a landmark decision regarding the parental rights of a sperm donor when it delivered judgment in
Melbourne Cup week is always a bit of an unusual week for my real estate practice. I find it to be a quiet week as many
Employers’ should be aware of the upcoming changes to the annualised salary arrangements which will take effect from the 1 March 2020 and affect multiple
A Family Report is a report prepared by a Family Consultant which provides the Court with an independent assessment of the issues in a parenting
It should go without saying that employees should apply for leave and have it approved by their employer before booking any flights, accommodation, tours or
In addition to being well-known brands, 7-Eleven, Sunglass Hut and Subway all have one thing in common – they have all been found to have
It never ceases to amaze me how often a client will reach out for my assistance on a leasing matter, well after they have signed
It is unfortunate that family violence remains as prevalent as it does in our modern society. Family violence is defined in the Family Law Act 1975 at
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