ArticleNew Franchising Code celebrates its first birthdayThe first anniversary is a good time for franchisors to ensure compliance with the new Code to avoid hefty penalties.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleThe National Business Name Registration SystemThe new system integrates the business names systems of each state and territory into a national registration network.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleDomestic violence – new legislation to be introduced to make coercive control a criminal offence in QueenslandCoercive control is a pattern of controlling and manipulative behaviour, to intimidate, isolate and control another.AustraliaCriminal LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleAbsence of adequate risk assessments results in $1 million fineThe case reminds employers to be vigilant when undertaking risk assessments and implementing safe systems of work.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleAccountant ordered to pay $476,000 in damages for sexual harassment - a timely reminder for Christmas functions!Conduct outside of working hours can also expose an employer to liability for the conduct of contractors and employees.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleAdverse action claim launched by HR manager who resigned due to potential personal liability for underpayments claimsWarning employers! Acting on identified underpayments is vitally important to prevent further unanticipated consequences.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleContribution, Apportionment, Evidentiary Issues and Contributory Negligence: A Case With Everything...This is an interesting New South Wales Supreme Court decision which considers many issues that typically arise in the average WorkCover claim today.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleEmployee on annualised salary claims $29,000 in overtime paymentsIt is common for employers to pay annualised salaries to employees whose salaries are intended to operate as 'all-inclusive rates'.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleFive days unpaid family and domestic violence leave to be inserted into the National Employment StandardsOn 6 December 2018, the Federal Government passed the Fair Work Amendment (Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2018.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleHigh Court finalises position on sham contracting in triangular contracting arrangementThis is a warning to employers attempting to disguise employment relationships under triangular contracting arrangements.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleIf its not in the pleadings, its not relevant – Whitley v Aldi Stores [2017] QDC 50The plaintiff attempted to amend her statement of claim to make her pleaded case consistent with the expert opinion.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleIndirect disability discrimination – Disability extends to behaviour that is a symptom or manifestation of a disabilityThe finding of indirect discrimination related to the requirement that he work unreasonable hours, to his disadvantage. AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
VideoIt Depends – Can an employee be dismissed for outside of work conduct?Transcript & link to video discussing when an employee can be dismissed for conduct outside of work.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
VideoIt Depends – Can an employee make an underpayment claim when their annual salary is higher than their minimum Award entitlements?Transcript & link to video about All-inclusive Annual Salaries & whether an employees on AAS's can make an underpayment claim.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
VideoIt Depends – Transferring property from an SMSFTranscript & link to video discussing transferring property from an SMSF. AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleManaging employee absenteeism from a legal perspectiveThere are a variety of reasonable management actions that can be taken by employers to help manage staff absenteeism.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleMeat wholesaler fined $93,000 for butchering employee's ‘ordinary hours' contract clauseCompelling an employee to work excessive overtime could contravene the NES and cause adverse health and safety risks.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleMinimum wage to increase by 5.2% from 1 July 2022Explanation of the wage increases. Link to further info & a breakdown of dates included.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleNSW IRC makes significant changes to minimum rates obligations under the General Carriers Contract DeterminationThese new rates obligations affect transport operators who engage owner drivers to provide transport services in NSW.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward