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ArticleWin for Queensland spray painters terminal condition WorkCover claimThe QIRC overturned prior decisions, so the worker's compensation claim for a terminal condition was accepted.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleReceiving a WorkCover Notice of Assessment – QueenslandQld workers should get legal advice before responding to a Notice of Assessment, as it affects compensation & common law rights.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleIncreased protection for temporary migrant workersNew laws aim to curb temporary migrant worker exploitation & hold those exploiting employers accountable. AustraliaImmigrationHall Payne Lawyers
ArticlePay equity under the Fair Work Act - equal remuneration orders Employees can apply for an equal remuneration order if they believe their pay is not equal to their male counterparts.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleWorker's compensation lump sum payments for permanent impairment TasmaniaIn addition to medical expenses & weekly payments for loss of income, you may be entitled to lump sum compensation.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleFair Work Commission decision to approve a greenfields agreement quashed by the Federal CourtThe privatisation of the public transport bus services was not considered a 'genuine new enterprise'.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleRejected workers compensation claims in QueenslandMany thousands of worker's compensation claims are lodged in Queensland every year.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
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ArticleHigh Court grants leave to appeal child sexual abuse decisionRemoval of limitation periods for personal injury damages claims arising from childhood sexual abuse.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleWhat is a class action and is it right for your legal case?Class actions allow groups of people affected by the same legal issue to seek compensation together which reduces financial burdens & risks.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleCan I change jobs when on Workcover in Queensland?Relevant issues to be considered before switching careers or changing employers in Queensland.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleExternal accountants fined $70,000 in Federal Court case brought by Fair Work OmbudsmanTimely reminder that accountants & others can be held personally liable for certain breaches of the FW Act by their clients.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticlePsychological injury claims after employer implemented vaccine mandatesThese worker's compensation cases examined whether the employer took reasonable action towards discipline or dismissal.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
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