ArticleOrdinary course of business in extraordinary circumstances – Laundy v DycoWhen drafting contracts, language must be unambiguous, especially where parties could interpret the clauses differently.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleEmployee Share Scheme (ESS) – updates to disclosure requirements, taxing points and penaltiesThere are several changes in the wind for Australian ESS regulation.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleFlexible Work Arrangements: Process And Evidence Matter – Chandler V Westpac ExplainedFair Work Commission clarifies the obligations of employers when responding to employee requests for flexible work arrangements under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleProving causal nexus in psychological injury claimsThe Commission decided the psychological injury did not occur in the course of, or arise out of, employment.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleSection 151Z – come one, come all – it is not only available to the person who actually paid the compensationThe burden of workers compensation payments can also be passed to the third-party tortfeasor liable to pay damages.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleShave It Off - A direction to be clean shaven was lawful and reasonable for employer to uphold workplace safetyThe case highlights the complexities that employers may face in prioritising workplace safety.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleToo Sick Too Long? What Constitutes A ‘fair’ Dismissal?When employers are confronted with employees who have been absent for prolonged periods, it may be appropriate to require and, in some circumstances, direct an employee to attend an independent medical examination (IME). AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleUnderstanding estoppel in workers compensation claimsLooks at the role of estoppel in a recent decision & its impact on decision making in proceedings.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleYou can't do or say that – even in your own time!The case is a timely reminder for employees of how easily social media can bring out-of-hours conduct into the workplace.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleExecutors in dispute – traps and tips to manage themThe Court's overriding concern is the orderly administration of the estate in the best interests of the beneficiaries.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleModern Slavery Update – NSW LegislationThis is an update about the NSW modern slavery legislation and potential impacts for future reporting in Australia.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleWhen is a tender considered accepted? A reminder to tread carefullyCouncil procurement teams should be careful when communicating with tenderers or contractors before a contract is signed.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleInsolvencies (and risk to the Hire Industry) on the rise: the warning signs and practicalities The data from AFSA indicates that bankruptcies are up 19.5% on the same time last year.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleReceivership – resolving disputes within incorporated associations in NSWHow receivers may be appointed over incorporated associations and what they may be required to do by the Court.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleTurn off comments on Facebook. High Court says you could be liable for damages caused by third party commentsThis decision is a timely and important reminder to take care with defamatory content published on social media platforms.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleApplicants given power to amend modification applications to development consents in NSWThese recent amendments expressly allow applicants to amend modification applications lodged but not yet determined.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleConveyancing – What is new in NSW?A 2022 regulation brings clarification and certainty to vendor disclosure obligations and vendor warranties in NSW.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleNew Building Legislation Amendment Act 2023 - key changes for NSW construction industryAmendments made to better protect the interests of both contractors, owners and occupants alike.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleUnpacking the puzzle of PEXA lodgementsNSW Land Registry Services has moved to a system which requires LRS documents to be lodged electronically via PEXA.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleCome fly with me! – Opportunities created by the Western Sydney International AirportExplores some of the opportunities for businesses looking to expand their footprint. AustraliaTransportBartier Perry Solicitors