The implications of implying a term of reasonable notice
In a decision that demonstrates the need for employment contracts to clearly specify a term for notice of termination, Judge Obradovic in…
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Government Introduces Bill in Response to Landmark AHRC Respect@Work Report
The Federal Government has introduced the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill 2021 (the Bill) in…
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Changes to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999
Residential home building work carried out by a home builder for an owner occupier homeowner has (until very recently as noted…
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Family Law | Draft law puts the spotlight on super
Superannuation is in the Family Law spotlight with the announcement of a new information-sharing proposal involving the Australian Tax Office (ATO)…
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Deliveroo case delivers more uncertainty for the status of gig economy workers
In a decision that further muddies the waters regarding when a worker will be considered an employee for the purpose of accessing…
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Family Law | What is Superannuation Splitting in Family Law?
When couples separate, there is often confusion about whether superannuation becomes part of the property pool to be divided. The short…
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Mandatory Workplace Vaccination: The Current State of Play
As the Covid-19 vaccination process slowly but surely proceeds, the issue of mandatory workplace Covid-19 vaccination is increasingly coming under…
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Family Law | Relationship breakdown: how do we sort out maintenance?
Working out how the everyday expenses will be met is one of the biggest challenges for people when they separate…
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Family Law | Top 5 ‘Did you knows’ about getting a divorce
1/ Did you know that you do not actually need the consent of your former spouse to get a divorce? In New…
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Family Law | It’s mine, I got it after we broke up
In family law disputes it is a common misconception that an inheritance or other large sum received after separation will not…
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