Hall Payne Lawyers welcomes Andrew Rich as Principal
Hall Payne Lawyers is excited to welcome Andrew Rich as a Principal, based in Brisbane he will lead our Queensland Employment and Industrial Law team.
HPL Has Another High Court Win for Unions
Hall Payne Lawyers has secured another High Court win for union clients, reinforcing our experience in union legal advice and appeal matters. Read on.
Paid Sick Leave Entitlements Won for CFMEU Members
In 2014, the CFMEU Mining and Energy Division Union became aware that some of its members at the Hail Creek Coal Mine had been denied paid sick leave entitlements by their employer
A guide to IMEs in workers’ compensation claims Queensland
If you're navigating the workers' compensation system in Queensland, you may receive notice to attend an Independent Medical Examination (IME). Understanding what this means for you and your rights as an injured worker is crucial for managing your claim effectively.
Workers Compensation for Volunteers | NSW
If you're a volunteer for NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW State Emergency Service, Marine Rescue NSW, Surf Life Saving NSW, or NSW Volunteer Rescue Association, you may be entitled to lodge a workers' compensation claim for injuries sustained while volunteering.
Defamation claims resulting from a workplace investigation
A lot of employees ask, ‘can I be defamed during a workplace investigation?’ Most workplace investigations will involve some form of allegation or accusation. Defamation laws exist to protect a person’s reputation, including protection from unfounded accusations.
What happens if the original Will cannot be found?
When a person dies, and they had a valid Will, their executor will apply for a Grant of Probate to administer the estate. There can only ever be one original Will and it’s one document required for a Grant of Probate. So, what happens if that original Will is lost or missing?
Bail eligibility in NSW: the unacceptable risk test, bail conditions and bail refusals
Being arrested and charged with a criminal offence creates a lot of stress and uncertainty. If you are in this position in NSW, you will no doubt have many questions, which might include: “Will I get bail?”, “Will there be conditions imposed on my bail?” and/or “What can I do if bail is refused?”
Death of 11-week-old baby leaves government department open to being sued for compensation
In November 2018, a distressing incident in regional South Australia exposed the dark reality of child neglect and systemic failures in child protection services. Government departments and other organisations and institutions have a duty to protect children under their care from harm.
Successful defence of criminal charge of ‘injure property’
In August 2024 we successfully appeared for a Tasmanian member of the United Worker’s Union in relation to a criminal charge of ‘injure property’. This matter highlights the importance of getting legal advice and representation early if you are charged with a criminal offence.
Assistance animals, discrimination and the law
The law involving assistance animals is complex and it can be difficult to find the right information if you already have an assistance animal or if you have a disability and are looking to receive the support of an assistance animal.
The process of unfair dismissal claims in the Fair Work Commission
If you’ve been terminated and you believe that termination is harsh, unjust or unreasonable, you may be eligible for an unfair dismissal claim in the Fair Work Commission.