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Michael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Ron Wilson on 2SM on 13 February 2025 to discuss legal issues related to Valentine’s Day in the workplace
Michael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Ron Wilson on 2SM on 13 February 2025 to discuss legal issues related to Valentine’s Day in the workplace.To listen to the full interview click here…
Dismissal and Damages for Psychiatric Injury: A Contractual Trap
In the recent decision of Elisha v Vision Australia Ltd [2024] HCA 50 the High Court of Australia held that damages for psychiatric injury were available to an employee in circumstances where the injury arises from the manner of the employee’s dismissal. In this case the employee was awarded close to $1.…
Michael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Ron Wilson on 2SM on 19 February 2025 to discuss the NSW rail dispute and the current application before the FWC
Michael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Ron Wilson on 2SM on 19 February 2025 to discuss the NSW rail dispute and the current application before the FWCTo listen to the full interview click here…
Secret Recording by Employees: An Own Goal
In the recent unfair dismissal decision Karen Altham-Wooding v PKDKAdventures Pty Ltd [2024] FWC 2753, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) affirmed its previously stated disapproval of employees making secret recordings of meetings with colleagues. In this case, once Deputy President Saunders had determined the initial question of whether there had been a dismissal of…
When is a loan really an Option Fee? And when is an Option a Contract?
It certainly is not news to those of us who deal in the property development space that Revenue NSW now imposes transfer duty (or for those of us who have come from the old school – stamp duty) on the grant of an option to purchase. These laws also impose…
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FWC Sets Bar High for Policy Changes
In the recent unfair dismissal decision of Craig Hancock v Sydney International Container Terminals Pty Limited [2025] FWC 516, Deputy President Wright of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) set the bar high for employers wanting to rely upon policies, or changes to policies, to terminate employment, even when those policies relate to…
Michael Byrnes appeared on Nights with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC on 25 March 2025 to discuss the prohibition on non-compete clauses announced in the 2025 Federal Budget
Michael Byrnes appeared on Nights with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC on 25 March 2025 to discuss the prohibition on non-compete clauses announced in the 2025 Federal BudgetTo listen to the interview click here…
Federal Budget 2025: Limitation on Non-Compete Clauses
As part of the 2025 Federal Budget, the government has announced a prohibition on non-compete clauses for employees earning less than the high income threshold (presently $175,000 per annum). It is planned that the change will take effect in 2027. There is nothing for employers to do at the moment, although both business…
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Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Labor’s clause ban strikes sensible middle ground”, published in The Australian on 27 March 2025
Michael Byrnes quoted in the article, “Labor’s clause ban strikes sensible middle ground”, published in The Australian on 27 March 2025To read the full article click here …
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Employers’ ‘game of bluff’ with non-compete clauses is over”, published in HR Leader on 27 March 2025
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Employers’ ‘game of bluff’ with non-compete clauses is over”, published in HR Leader on 27 March 2025.To read the full article click here…
Construction contracts are more than just a document — remove contractual clauses at your peril
Your construction contract will map out the pathway to your building project completing on time and within budget and detailing how any losses and risks are handled. It is an essential tool in managing and shifting risk during the construction phase and importantly, lays out the rules if a dispute arises. The chances…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Employers, unions clash over non-compete clause ban”, published in The Australian on 26 March 2025
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Employers, unions clash over non-compete clause ban”, published in The Australian on 26 March 2025.To read the full article click here…
Failing to Register a PPSR Security Interest on Time – Legal Risks and Options
IntroductionTimely registration of security interests under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (PPSA) is essential for secured creditors to protect their rights. Failure to register within the prescribed timeframes can result in the creditor losing priority to unsecured creditors in the event of insolvency.While creditors who have failed to register…