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A $380,000 fine for Court Services Victoria demonstrates the consequences for employers who do not take steps to ensure their workplaces are conducive to the mental health of employees.
As a result of the recommendations in the Respect@Work report released by the Australian Human Rights Commission in 2020, Australia’s sexual harassment laws have undergone significant change, with the most recent amendment having taken effect from December 2023.
Earlier this year, the second tranche of the Federal Government’s significant workplace reforms passed into law, bringing major changes. The reforms, in combination with those passed in late 2023, introduce landmark change to Australia’s employment laws for employees, employers, independent contractors, gig workers and principals of most, if not all, Australian workplaces.
As of 6 December 2023, new limitations have been introduced that apply to fixed term employment contracts. In this article, our team will examine these reforms, and discuss their implication and impact for employers.
In this edition of ‘It depends’, partner Scott Hay-Bartlem talks about how many directors a private company needs to have.
Doyles Guide has released rankings for the top property lawyers and law firms in Queensland for 2024, and Cooper Grace Ward has performed exceptionally well once again.
Best Lawyers has released their 2025 list of leading lawyers and Cooper Grace Ward is proud to share that 25 team members have been named across 23 expertise areas.
In this edition of ‘It depends’, lawyer Nathan Rutherford talks about what the settlor of a trust is and who should act in that role.
Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers is extremely proud to be among the winners recognised in Human Resources Director (HRD) magazine’s 5-Star Employer of Choice Awards for 2024.
Join us for a coffee chat with private client partners Linda Tapiolas and Scott Hay-Bartlem as we delve into Linda’s background, explore her life outside work, and discuss what gets her excited about her work in this candid conversation.
In this edition of ‘It depends’, partner Scott Hay-Bartlem talks about whether your SMSF can make loans and how the answer differs depending on whether the borrower is related or unrelated.
In the recent decision of Bishop v Compass Group Remote Hospitality Services Pty Ltd [2024] QDC 14, the District Court found that, although the employer had breached its duty of care towards its employee, that breach had not caused the injured worker’s bilateral elbow condition.