There have been a number of recent cases considering employers’ obligations when dealing with suspected or known drug and alcohol use by employees. ...
There have been a number of recent cases considering employers’ obligations when dealing with suspected or known drug and alcohol use by employees.
Contractual indemnities are a common feature in transport services agreements, including in subcontracting agreements and labour hire agreements.
The Industrial Court of Queensland has ruled that an employer does not have the right to be heard at an appeal to the QIRC filed by a worker against a decision of the Regulator.
The Industrial Court of Queensland has ruled that an employer does not have the right to be heard at an appeal to the QIRC filed by a worker against a decision of the Regulator.
Taxpayers can object to assessments through the process in Part IVC of the Taxation Administration Act 1953.
All licenced financial service providers in Australia are required to subscribe to an external dispute resolution scheme approved by ASIC.
All licenced financial service providers in Australia are required to subscribe to an external dispute resolution scheme approved by ASIC.
Queensland’s Attorney-General, Yvette D’Ath, has today announced that the government will proceed with long-awaited class action reforms.
Queensland’s Attorney-General, Yvette D’Ath, has today announced that the government will proceed with long-awaited class action reforms.
There has been a flurry of recent cases concerning the management of ill and injured employees that provide useful guidance for employers.
The Fair Work Ombudsman continues to personally pursue directors and HR advisers under the accessorial liability provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FWA).
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has decided that the phrase ‘other breaks’ under section 490(2) of the Fair Work Act 2009 dealing with union right of entry does not include the period before or after an employee’s shift.
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.