ArticleFederal Court win in adverse action claimLabour-hire workers are protected from actions that are taken against them by somebody other than their legal employer.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleCompensation win for vulnerable victim of workplace racial abuseA First Nations worker suffered a serious psychological injury after being the victim of ongoing, nasty racial abuse.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleWin delivers significant reduction in fines for CFMMEU after successful appealParties to civil penalty proceedings should carefully scrutinise any penalty judgment to discern whether they contain any error.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleComcare claims for psychological injuryClaims involving psychological conditions which injured workers suffer at work. How the Comcare scheme deals with these claims.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleAustralian COVID-19 visa concessions ended 25 November 2023The introduction of the concession period was to assist specified temporary and provisional visa holders.AustraliaImmigrationHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleCan my social media posts affect my personal injury claim?This article looks at how social media activity can negatively impact your personal injury claim.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleSystemic failures in preventing abuse in Victorian schoolsThis inquiry could pave the way for better safeguarding measures in schools and institutions nationwide.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleWorkers compensation benefits reinstated for injured Tasmanian workerRecent case reinforces the inherent rights of injured workers & the need to obtain advice if your benefits are unfairly terminated.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleDetained for police questioning (Qld)Things you should know if you are detained for police questioning.AustraliaCriminal LawHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleUnion win for ETU members at Sydney TrainsETU members at Sydney Trains were concerned that the modifications posed a significant risk to worker health and safety. AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleLandmark win for injured worker: workers' compensation weekly payments reinstatedThis is a landmark decision for Tasmanian workers, clarifying how employers may (and may not) lawfully terminate weekly payments.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleMy employer has not been paying my superannuation guarantee contributionsIf your employer hasn't been paying your superannuation contributions, the ATO is generally the best place to enquire.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleWin for CFMMEU against employer for breach of enterprise agreement clause related to unreasonable overtimeEmployer Hay Point Services was found guilty of breaching its enterprise agreement by requiring unreasonable overtime.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleMaking statements over the phone to AHPRAHighlights importance of seeking legal advice before making statements over the phone to AHPRA.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleDirect pathway for New Zealand citizens applying for Australian citizenshipThe new pathway to citizenship is open to New Zealanders who have been living in Australia in excess of four years.AustraliaImmigrationHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleCase review - when does unpaid work constitute employment?A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission has again considered whether unpaid work constitutes employment. AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleSuccessful appeal sees Queensland Police Service required to pay $169,119.29 in costsThis costs order may be the highest order made against the police in Queensland for a summary charge.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleAppeal win for vulnerable First Nations victim of frequent workplace racial abuseThe employee lodged a workers' compensation claim for the significant psychological injury he suffered at work.AustraliaEmployment and HRHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleComcare compensation appeals to the AAT - a process far from warm and fuzzy!Primary differences between the AAT & a Court. The risks injured workers are taking if they attempt to represent themselves. AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleAnglican Church defends position in child sexual abuse case against the WACA Anglican Church finds itself at the centre of a complex case involving historical child sexual abuse. AustraliaCriminal LawHall Payne Lawyers