Medical appointments at the request of your employer: your rights and obligations
Do I need to attend a medical appointment organised by my employer? Employers will usually ask an employee to undergo a medical examination when: The employee has had a work…
Hall Payne recognised among Queensland’s top work injury lawyers
Hall Payne Lawyers has again been recommended among Queensland’s top work injury lawyers, with Hall Payne Principal Cameron Hall named as one of the State’s leading lawyers in the area….
Fair Work Commission condemns Glencore for unfair and capricious conduct during protected industrial action
The Fair Work Commission has condemned Glencore for unfair or capricious conduct that is undermining the collective bargaining process and the freedom of association of employees. Deputy President Asbury noted…
Hall Payne Appoints Joseph Kennedy Principal
Hall Payne is delighted to announce the appointment of Joseph Kennedy as a Principal of Hall Payne Lawyers. Over the past decade, Joe has become known as one of Sydney’s…
Federal Court clarifies the meaning of “organising” in respect of industrial action
Until recently the word ‘organising’ in an industrial relations context has been widely used but not defined. In a recent decision from the Federal Court of Australia, Justice White said…
Hall Payne recognised as one of Australia’s leading employment law firms
For as long as it has been measured, Hall Payne has featured as one of Australia’s leading employment law firms. The accolade comes alongside recognition of Principals John Payne and…
Hall Payne recommended among the leading employment lawyers in Sydney
It has been a steady rise for Hall Payne’s NSW office, having been recommended among the leading employment lawyers in Sydney after only 2 years.
Hall Payne recognised among Queensland’s best employment lawyers for 6th year in a row
For the sixth year running, Hall Payne has been recognised as one of Queensland’s leading employment law firms, and make up the majority of the best employment lawyers working for…
The Medical Assessment Tribunal’s role in the WorkCover process: Is their decision always final?
The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission has held that the decisions of the Medical Assessment Tribunal are only ‘final’ if they relate to ‘medical matters’.
The year in review: Industrial Relations in 2015
As the year comes to an end we review the big wins from Hall Payne Lawyers, as well as key legal developments in Industrial Relations in 2015. Trade unions from…
ABCC submissions dismissed for third time, this time by Federal Court
Less than two weeks after gaining enhanced powers, ABCC submissions have been dismissed for the third time, this time by the Full Court of the Federal Court. This decision…
Hall Payne appoints Cale Fryer Principal
Hall Payne is thrilled to appoint Cale Fryer Principal of the firm. Cale started with the firm as a law clerk in 2009, and has continued at Hall Payne since…