With employer Christmas parties held against the backdrop of the global Covid-19 pandemic, Michael Byrnes lists a few sensible steps that can help manage the risk of ‘Silly Season’ events. Michael also sheds some light on the legal position of compulsory vaccinations for employees in the race to create a safe, effective vaccine for the virus. Angela Harvey & John Trinh outline the key considerations for a life estate and finally with the end of a year we reflect on our top 10 most popular articles published during the year.
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Partner Eric Ziehlke outlines how intellectual property can be identified, protected and exploited in a cyber world. Employment law Partner, Michael Byrnes explains the importance of having a current, applicable employment contracts in effect, following on from the recent decision by the NSW Supreme Court and also summarises the main points of the extended scheme, dubbed JobKeeper 2.0.
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In this issue Partner Michael Byrnes discusses a recent decision from the Federal Court which has, for the first time, held that employees have a workplace right to use the toilet and drink water while at work. Partner Eric Ziehlke outlines how to avoid being exposed to copyright infringement and Helen Kowal provides an update on the Residential Apartment Buildings Act 2020 (RAB Act) and the impact on the construction industry and finally we congratulate Angela Harvey who has been recognised in Doyles Guide.
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In this edition Partner, Helen Kowal discusses building defects in strata schemes and what a strata scheme should do to ensure their rights under the Home Building Act 1989 (HBA). Michael Byrnes discusses the duties owed by employers to protect the health and safety of staff when situations arise in relation to the recent emergence of the anti-mask ‘activists’ and finally, Michael Byrnes and Emily Capener discuss the announcement regarding the JobKeeper scheme, which was originally due to come to an end on 27 September 2020.
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In this edition of Swaab Connect we announce a strategic milestone with the integration of Hardings Lawyers and Swaab effective 1 July. We congratulate Sean Greenwood on his promotion to Senior Associate in our litigation team, Michael Byrnes and Emily Capener examine the recent decision by the Full Bench of the FWC regarding Uber Eats, Helen Kowal provides an update on the current state of the NSW Construction Industry and we also provide the latest updates, publications and alerts in relation to COVID-19.
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We bring you the second installment of our Swaab Connect COVID-19 edition as we aim to provide you with a summary of our alerts, updates and publications to date, as well as provide some insight on the effect of COVID-19 on Family, Property, Employment Law and more.
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This month we bring you a COVID-19 edition of Swaab Connect as we aim to provide you with a summary of our alerts, updates and publications to date, as well as provide some insight on the effect of COVID-19 on Family, Property, Employment Law and more.
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In this edition Michael Byrnes and Emily Capener create a short guide the recent changes the Annualised Salaries under Modern Awards effective from 1 March 2020 and how the changes will impose more onerous administrative requirements on employers. Senior Associate Monique Loveday provides some insight to the things you should be aware of when going through a divorce or separation and Eric Ziehlke explains why innovation lies at the very heart of your business and should be the foundation of future planning and growth. We also feature a podcast with Michael Byrnes on Money News with Brooke Corte relating to the recent Coronavirus and managing employee leave entitlements.
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In our very first edition of the decade Partner Helen Kowal interviews Structural Engineer, Tadd Walford to deliver the final instalment of the NSW Construction Industry Series which documents discussions with building consultants who are in the know when it comes to the current state of the construction industry. Saturday the 25th January marked the beginning of the Lunar New Year, a 15-day festival that celebrates the beginning of the Lunar calendar, this year celebrating the Year of the Rat. Senior Associate Monique Loveday provides helpful tips on how to collect and store evidence safely when it comes to cyber and online abuse after a separation and Angela Harvey indicates five times you should review your estate planning.
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In this edition Michael Byrnes points out a few sensible steps that can help manage the risks of ‘Silly Season’ events in the lead up to Christmas. With the Shergold Weir Report regulations not being set until 2020 Partner Helen Kowal advises how designers and building practitioners should familiarise themselves with the Draft Bill and understand what is coming. Also, a question often asked by employers facing an unfair dismissal claim is, what happens if the matter cannot be settled? Whilst the vast majority of unfair dismissal cases are resolved at conciliation, some proceed to a hearing, Partner Richard Ottley explains.
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