In a recent case, the Fair Work Commission has found that an employer’s requirement for an employee to work a 40-hour week was unreasonable and a contravention of the Fair ...
In a recent case, the Fair Work Commission has found that an employer’s requirement for an employee to work a 40-hour week was unreasonable and a contravention of the Fair Work Act.
A labour hire company has been ordered to pay over $20,000 in compensation following the unfair dismissal of an employee some 24 hours after a failed drug test and safety indiscretion.
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has upheld the dismissal of an employee, agreeing that the seriousness of a positive test result for methamphetamine outweighed the employer’s failure to follow policies and procedures.
The High Court has awarded an employee damages for psychiatric injury as part of a breach of contract claim following an employer’s failure to follow its disciplinary procedure.
A recent Fair Work Commission decision has clarified that anti-bullying protections are not available to employees who are absent on workers’ compensation leave.
Cooper Grace Ward’s workplace relations and safety practice has been recognised in the latest Doyles Guide rankings for both Leading Employment Law Firms (Employer Representation) and Leading Employment Lawyers (Employer Representation).
Cooper Grace Ward is proud to announce prestigious international legal research firm Chambers & Partners has listed lead litigation and dispute resolution partner Rocco Russo and his team in its 2025 rankings of leading lawyers and law firms in Australia.
Legislation designed to overhaul Australia’s merger clearance laws has now been passed by Federal Parliament and will significantly impact the mergers and acquisitions landscape.
The recent Queensland Supreme Court decision in Peros v Nationwide News Pty Ltd (No 3) demonstrates that even the gravest of accusations may not meet the threshold of serious harm under defamation law.
There are numerous structuring options available to a family wanting to get involved in or increase its philanthropy.
In this video, partner Justine Woods discusses a short case about a short de facto relationship.
From 1 July 2025, the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) will include six new protected attributes and a positive duty to eliminate unlawful conduct.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Fast, accurate and flexible entities including companies, self-managed superannuation funds and trusts.