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It is timely to summarise the obligations of businesses to their employees and other workers during natural disasters.

A Chinese born doctor was found to have been both directly and indirectly discriminated against by reason of his race.

The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has announced the reduction of a number of penalty rates.

The Court first determined whether the employer's conduct amounted to bullying and then made findings as to negligence.

Full Court ultimately prefers Policy Interpretation which refers to extrinsic contextual material where Policy terms are not clear.

The reforms aim to improve construction quality and provide better protections for consumers within the building sector.

Although often a source of confusion, this concept is a fundamental aspect of property transactions.

A mortgage is the preferred way for a lender to secure its debt until the loan has been repaid in full.

While working parents try to balance their responsibilities, employers often wonder how they can assist their staff.

The tragic death of 14 aged care residents provides lessons for hospital operators and residential aged care operators.

Principles to be applied when considering professional services exclusion clauses in an insurance contract.

Recent case considers the application of the duty of disclosure in insurance contracts.

The FCFCoA only has jurisdiction to hear and determine claims when power has been expressly given by legislation.

Links to previous articles regarding new unfair contract term laws. Brief summary overview of these laws.

A number of changes in the employment law sector will impact all Australian businesses.

The employer was not liable to make long service leave payments to employees if part of their work was outside Victoria.

Discussion about the FC approach to issues of unconscionability in the provision of financial services & products.