ArticleDo I have to disclose an illness or disability to my employer?You do not have to disclose a chronic illness or disability, unless it impacts your ability to perform your work.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleDrug diversion in QueenslandIn Queensland, the two types of drug diversion include Court-ordered drug diversion and Police drug diversion.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleStrengthening Australian visa refusal and cancellation parametersSafety of the Australian community, family violence and criminal history are of primary consideration.AustraliaImmigrationHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleThe importance of property insurance for buyers during the purchasing processClause 8.1 REIQ contract provides that the property is at the risk of the buyer from 5pm on the 1st business day after signing.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleDo I have to tell my employer I am pregnant?If you are pregnant and working in paid employment, you need to discuss work and leave arrangements with your employer.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleLegislative Win For First Responders And Emergency Workers In Queensland Workers Compensation ChangesChanges to WC&R Act bring benefits to those accessing compensation for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder sustained at work.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleWhat to do if your TPD or income protection claim has been rejectedIt pays to understand the basis upon which your income protection or TPD claim was declined.AustraliaInsuranceHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleIndustrial action and the right to strikeThe laws around the ability to lawfully strike is relatively complex. AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleWorker awarded over $130,000 compensation after employer breach of employment contractThe Court determined this to be a breach of employment contract and awarded substantial damages for reasonable notice.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleChiropractor guilty of professional misconduct following consensual relationship with clientExplores reasoning behind recent PM decision & key lessons for health professionals navigating professional conduct standards.AustraliaCriminal LawHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleBlindsiding a worker into a redundancy meeting is not reasonable management actionEmployers are required to properly consult with employees over possible termination or redundancy.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleEmployee rights in workplace investigationsIf it is alleged that you have engaged in workplace misconduct, a workplace investigation will likely ensue.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleHow to appeal a Fair Work Commission decisionExplains the grounds that you can appeal a FWC decision & the process for appealing it. AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleI was injured at work in NSW but my employer is uninsured, what now?Workers can claim workers compensation in NSW even if their employer is not insured.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleNo jab, no work: Can my employer force me to have the COVID vaccine?There may be situations where it is reasonable for employers to require an employee to be vaccinated.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticlePay secrecy terms in employment contracts are illegalIt is illegal for employers to use pay secrecy terms in employment contracts from 7 December 2022.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleRights of grandparents to see their grandchildrenGeneral information on what the law is with respect to the rights of grandparents to access grandchildren. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleHealth practitioners' obligations to disclose an impairment to the health regulatorWhen is it necessary to notify AHPRA that you or another practitioner is suffering a health impairment?AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleCase review: Ambulance Victoria v Natasha Fyfe [2023] FWCFB 104 – new flexible work arrangement lawsAn employee may approach the FWC to challenge the employer's response to a request for a change to working hours.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleWorkers' compensation claims due to asbestosis - NSWDiscusses the types of diseases that can lead to asbestosis & eligibility for workers' compensation due to asbestos exposure & compensation available.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers