ArticleNot-for-profits to face bullying claims in the FWC's jurisdiction in WANot-for-profit organisations in WA should consider whether their operations may be subject to the FW Act's jurisdiction.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleAppropriately managing bullying and harassment claimsEmployers must have appropriate policies and procedures in place to manage bullying and harassment claims effectively.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleClinical records defeat plaintiff's evidenceThe case reinforces the importance of clinical records as a record of a worker's symptoms in serious injury applications.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleEmployer ordered to reinstate reality TV "Geek" contestantEmployers should seek more information when considering conflicting information and the authenticity of the evidence.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleFirst decision by Workers Compensation Commission on lump sum amendments to pre-2002 injuriesDiscussion of the decision in Greene v BHP Australia Pty Ltd [2012] NSWWCC.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleFirst Officer charged under Work Health & Safety ActWHS regulators will prosecute senior management for workplace incidents, if they fail to satisfy their WHS obligations.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleIncrease in WHS legal risks with workplace bullyingThis article considers the impact of the new laws and what organisations should do to manage the increased risk.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleNot quite out of the danger zone: Extending time limits for unfair dismissal claimsLately, the FWC has been granting extensions to employees who have been delayed in making a claim because of illness.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleRecent developments concerning issue estoppel in a workers' compensation contextIssue estoppel, when a party cannot re-argue an issue already determined, may arise in a workers' compensation context.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleBEAR essentials - 2018 a big year for banking reformsBanks, superannuation providers and insurance companies must be aware of APRA priorities and ADI new BEAR obligations.AustraliaFinance and BankingSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticlePersonal Properties Securities Act — how is it tracking?Agencies should now focus on how the PPSA is implemented by the courts and the implications for policies and procedures.AustraliaFinance and BankingSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleCommissioning a healthier complaints process in Victoria in 2017Insurers and medical defence organisations need to be aware of the Act's changes and how they impact the health sector.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleCommonwealth Contracting Suite (CCS) must be used for procurements under $200,000The policy is designed to support the deregulation agenda by the use of the CCS to streamline and simplify procurements.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleAll roads lead to Roman—Considering who in a road authority knew about a riskThis was a welcome decision for roads authorities although it seems that the issues will be determined by the High Court.AustraliaInsuranceSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleSlippery slope for similar products - alleged trade mark infringementDespite similarities in presentation, there was no real tangible risk of confusing the Aldi products with MIL's.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticlePublic notification of complying development certificates in NSW - The need to get it rightCouncils in NSW should be aware of the strict requirements set out in cl.137 and cl.124 of the EPA Regulation 2000.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleRescinding off the plan contractsAnalysis of Wang v Kaymet Corporation Pty Ltd [2015] NSWSC 149..AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleThe Mining and Petroleum Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 (Bill) has passedThe Bill applies to applications pending at the date of assent and the Bill is currently awaiting assent.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleCan privacy survive the internet?We are now moving to a new era described by technophiles as the "internet of things".AustraliaPrivacySparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleMandatory data breach reporting and the health care sectorArticle discusses new notifiable data breach scheme and how it applies to health service providers. .AustraliaPrivacySparke Helmore Lawyers