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In this video, special counsel Craig Turvey discusses recent marriage and divorce statistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and what this data might mean for you.
In this edition of ‘It depends’, lawyer Cass Palmer-Field talks about whether you should get legal advice before signing a contract to purchase property.
In a major decision regarding the application of the public holiday provisions of the Fair Work Act, the Full Federal Court has found that terms of employment that require employees to work on a public holiday will not be consistent with the National Employment Standards. This is the case even in circumstances where an employer’s operations are conducted over 365 days per year and an employee’s remuneration includes compensation for the requirement to work on those days.
With an increasing number of employees taking prescribed medical cannabis in the workplace, it is important for employers to understand their legal obligations when managing these employees.
A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission serves as a timely reminder of the requirements that must be followed when terminating an employee by way of redundancy.
Employers with employees covered by any of the 78 modern awards impacted by the 1 May 2023 overhaul of business shutdown provisions by the Fair Work Commission should review their arrangements to ensure compliance.
In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission has ruled that payments made on an annual basis by an employer to help reduce an employee’s fringe benefits tax liability are not counted as earnings. The decision resulted in the employee’s remuneration falling below the high-income cap and meant that it was open to the employee to pursue an unfair dismissal claim.
In this video, family law partner Justine Woods talks about domestic violence, coercive behaviour and parental obligations. Using the example of a recent case, Justine explains what happened, how the judge ruled, and the potential implications for your family law matter.
In this edition of ‘It depends’, special counsel Steven Jell talks about using partnerships as a business structure.
Doyle’s Guide have announced their list of leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law Firms for 2023 and Cooper Grace Ward is delighted to share they have been listed.
In the recent workers’ compensation decision of Mason v State of Queensland, an employer was found vicariously liable for an intentional, unlawful assault by a supervisor against a team member as well as for the subsequent retributive behaviour of other employees (essentially verbal abuse for ‘dobbing’ on the supervisor).
Doyle’s Guide has released the 2023 rankings for Leading Health & Aged Care Law Firms in Queensland and Cooper Grace Ward is proud to have been listed.