The Coalition Government intends to strengthen the enforcement provisions under the Fair Work Act in response to the ‘systematic exploitation of workers’. ...
The Coalition Government intends to strengthen the enforcement provisions under the Fair Work Act in response to the ‘systematic exploitation of workers’.
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.
The Coalition Government intends to strengthen the enforcement provisions under the Fair Work Act in response to the ‘systematic exploitation of workers’.
Not surprisingly, parties concentrate on the commercial aspects of the deal when negotiating a contract but often overlook the jurisdiction and choice of law clauses commonly found in the tail end of agreements.
Not surprisingly, parties concentrate on the commercial aspects of the deal when negotiating a contract but often overlook the jurisdiction and choice of law clauses commonly found in the tail end of agreements.
The Supreme Court of Victoria was asked in Homsi v Homsi [2016] VSC 354, to consider a novel question: whether a child who died in a motor vehicle accident (he caused) owed a duty to his mother
The Supreme Court of Victoria was asked in Homsi v Homsi [2016] VSC 354, to consider a novel question: whether a child who died in a motor vehicle accident (he caused) owed a duty to his mother
On 20 October 2015 the Queensland Court of Appeal awarded an ex-daughter-in-law a sum equivalent to 17.5% of the net value of a rural property owned by her former husband’s parents and a family farming enterprise owned by a trust controlled by the parents and ex-husband.
On 20 October 2015 the Queensland Court of Appeal awarded an ex-daughter-in-law a sum equivalent to 17.5% of the net value of a rural property owned by her former husband’s parents and a family farming enterprise owned by a trust controlled by the parents and ex-husband.
It is not uncommon for a creditor (assignor) to transfer their right to receive payment of a debt (assignment) to a third party (assignee). The assignee will then seek payment from the debtor.
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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