With increasing recognition of medicinal cannabis as a therapeutic treatment for medical conditions, what options do employers have for disciplining employees who test positive on a random drug test? ...
With increasing recognition of medicinal cannabis as a therapeutic treatment for medical conditions, what options do employers have for disciplining employees who test positive on a random drug test?
A recent case in which the Fair Work Commission blocked an employer’s changes to their drug testing regime provides a timely reminder for employers about the importance of workplace consultation.
The protection of business reputation is crucial to any successful business, and often the commercial motivation behind registering a trade mark. But is reputation relevant to determining deceptive similarity in trade mark infringement cases? The High Court of Australia has clarified the position in a recent case.
The question of whether resource companies must adhere to a landowner’s biosecurity management plan has been a topic of significant legal scrutiny. This issue was recently examined by the Chief Justice of Queensland in the notable case of Lang v Westside Corporation Pty Ltd. Our comprehensive article delves into the
CGW has successfully acted in an application to the Supreme Court of NSW, with an SMSF trustee found to be justified in paying a death benefit despite compliance issues and breach of trust.
Cooper Grace Ward is proud to have been announced as a winner in the Human Resources Director (HRD) magazine’s Service Provider Awards for 2024.
A party to a construction contract with an entitlement to claim damages for breach of contract may also be entitled to claim consequential loss.
A recent Federal Court decision highlights the complexities surrounding de facto relationships when considering a person’s eligibility to receive superannuation death benefits.
The right to disconnect has now been introduced to Australian workplaces and there are practical steps employers can take to ensure compliance.
Several recent court decisions have tested the ‘right’ of employees to work remotely, providing further clarification for Australian employers.
Parties to commercial contracts commonly agree on dispute resolution processes to seek to avoid court proceedings in the event of a dispute. These often provide very limited scope for an unsuccessful party to challenge the result. A recent Queensland case illustrates the risks for unsuccessful parties in the context of
As a result of the changes made to the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) in 2020, employers now have a positive duty to, as far as possible, eliminate workplace discrimination and sexual harassment.
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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