Changes to employee flexible work arrangements from June 2023
In late October 2022, the Federal Government introduced draft legislation that would strengthen a worker’s right to flexible work arrangements. On 6 June 2023, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2023 (Cth) came into effect.
Payment in lieu of notice period must be delivered before termination
A 2022 Federal Court decision confirms the act of employers making payment in lieu of notice to workers AFTER termination, is unlawful.
Contravention of parenting orders
Contravention of parenting orders is a matter for the court to deal with, not for individual parents to action.
Industrial action and the right to strike
The considerable attention that workers’ strikes attract has resulted in many employees throughout Australia asking; “what legal rights do I have to take industrial action and to strike?”
Registering a charity in Australia
Charities that register with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission can access a range of benefits. However, obtaining the correct registration can be complex.
What to do if your Tasmanian worker’s compensation claim is disputed?
If your worker's compensation claim in Tasmania is accepted, you will be entitled to weekly payments, medical expenses and other benefits. But what happens if your WorkCover claim is disputed by your employer?
Provisional driver’s licence restrictions in Queensland
How do the red and green P plates restrict you in Queensland? As a new driver, it is imperative that you are aware of the numerous restrictions that will apply when you have your provisional licence.
Is it legal for employers to monitor employees using surveillance devices?
In short, it is legal for your boss to monitor your work-related tasks and performance however, they do not have unrestricted rights to conduct surveillance.
Blindsiding a worker into a redundancy meeting is not “reasonable management action”
A worker’s initial claim for workers compensation was denied by WorkCover Queensland due to the employer’s actions being considered “reasonable management action”. The worker ultimately appealed to the QIRC who overturned the prior decision and the workers’ compensation claim was ultimately accepted.
Benefits of incorporating associations and clubs
In this article, we explore the benefits of incorporating as an association in Queensland, under the Associations Incorporation Act 1999 (Qld) and provide a guide as to how an association goes about incorporating.
The importance of property insurance for buyers during the purchasing process
When a buyer signs an REIQ contract to purchase a property in Queensland, clause 8.1 of the contract provides that the property is at the risk of the buyer from 5:00 pm on the first business day after the contract date.
PEXA Key – the secure app to protect your property transaction banking details
The PEXA Key app is primarily designed as a secure way to request and share banking details between clients and their conveyancers/solicitors.