Is a contract validly executed when it is later revealed that one of the signatures was forged?

Most of these amendments will take effect from 2014, although some of the family friendly measures could start earlier.

The value of a penalty unit will increase, so the maximum civil penalties for breaches of the Fair Work Act will as well.

Organisations should be clear about the task for contractors, and contractors should be asked how they will do it safely.

The legal obligations of employers continue to apply during work Christmas parties.

Minimising the risk and incidence of sexual harassment should be at the top of all workplace risk management practices.

The Commonwealth Government has released draft legislation to amend the taxation arrangements of Employee Share Schemes.

The Inquiry calls for significant reform of the regulatory framework for coal and metalliferous mines in Queensland.

Employers with Victorian operations should ensure their safety systems are up to the standards expected by the OHS Act.

The NSWSC recently provided guidance on the Workers Compensation Commission jurisdiction in work injury damages matters.

The Court imposed a $1 million fine on an AFS licensee who failed to provide advice to clients in their best interests.

When passed, this Bill can provide certainty on the execution of existing and future ILUAs by native title applicants.

Functions that have been performed by the OAIC will be abolished or shifted to other areas of the government from 2015.

Outsourcing Commonwealth activities is part of the reality of doing business for government agencies.

The Hamcor decision highlights the need to take these immunity provisions into account in the decision making processes.

The Bill protects directors to pursue entrepreneurial and innovative restructuring approaches for struggling companies.

A review of these authorities is a useful reminder of the very limited circumstances under which the conditions operate.

A Special K trade mark application was filed for use relating to sportswear, tennis racquets and sports competitions.

A summons to produce or give evidence can now be served by mail, pre-paid post, or if previously agreed, by fax or email.

There is very little incentive for employees in a firm to successfully innovate without the support of management.