Employers should be aware of three recent cases where employees were found to be unfairly dismissed in arguably surprising circumstances. ...
Employers should be aware of three recent cases where employees were found to be unfairly dismissed in arguably surprising circumstances.
The Fair Work Amendment Bill 2014 (the Bill) is currently before the Senate. The Bill proposes a number of changes to the Fair Work Act 2009.
The Fair Work Amendment Bill 2014 (the Bill) is currently before the Senate. The Bill proposes a number of changes to the Fair Work Act 2009.
In the much anticipated decision of the High Court in Commonwealth Bank of Australia v Barker [2014] HCA 32 (10 September 2014) a majority of the High Court held there was no common law duty of mutual trust and confidence implied as a term in an employment contract.
In the much anticipated decision of the High Court in Commonwealth Bank of Australia v Barker [2014] HCA 32 (10 September 2014) a majority of the High Court held there was no common law duty of mutual trust and confidence implied as a term in an employment contract.
The Full Federal Court in the recent decision of Richardson v Oracle Corporation Australia Pty Ltd [2014] FCAFC 82 ordered that an employee’s award of damages for unlawful sexual harassment be increased from $18,000 to $130,000 stating that community standards required higher compensation.
In Parry v Kennedy & Anor [2014] QCA 239, the Queensland Court of Appeal has upheld a decision by the Supreme Court of Queensland to reject a solicitor’s request for reimbursement of substantial loss and expense incurred in complying with a subpoena requiring him to give evidence at trial.
In Parry v Kennedy & Anor [2014] QCA 239, the Queensland Court of Appeal has upheld a decision by the Supreme Court of Queensland to reject a solicitor’s request for reimbursement of substantial loss and expense incurred in complying with a subpoena requiring him to give evidence at trial.
In the recent case of Brookfield Multiplex Ltd v Owners Corporation Strata Plan 61288 [2014] HCA 36, the High Court of Australia unanimously held that a builder, Brookfield Multiplex, that constructed a strata title apartment complex did not owe a duty of care.
In the recent case of Brookfield Multiplex Ltd v Owners Corporation Strata Plan 61288 [2014] HCA 36, the High Court of Australia unanimously held that a builder, Brookfield Multiplex, that constructed a strata title apartment complex did not owe a duty of care.
In 2003, 10 year old Rhiannon Gray sustained a traumatic brain injury in a motor vehicle accident. Due to her injuries, she will require constant care and will remain incapable of managing her own affairs.
In 2003, 10 year old Rhiannon Gray sustained a traumatic brain injury in a motor vehicle accident. Due to her injuries, she will require constant care and will remain incapable of managing her own affairs.
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.
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