Difference between unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal
Unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal are often used interchangeably. However, they are not the same and there are key differences between the two.
Seasonal workers engaged in fruit picking entitled to minimum rate of pay
Minimum wages for seasonal workers engaged in fruit picking (and other produce picking) apply from April 2022 after the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission handed down a decision, approving variations to their Award.
How to prepare for a sentencing hearing in Queensland
Your comprehensive guide to preparing for a criminal law sentencing hearing in Queensland.
No conviction recorded – options for keeping your criminal record clean
One of the most common enquiries that we receive from clients who have been charged with a criminal offence is whether they will have a criminal record at the conclusion of the proceeding.
A police officer gave me a Notice to Appear. What does that mean?
If a police officer has given you a "Notice to Appear" it means you have been charged with a criminal offence and you need to attend court to answer to it.
Computer hacking and misuse in Queensland
What most people don’t realise is that computer hacking and misuse can relate to conduct as simple as looking at files on their work allocated computers that they are not supposed to be looking at, even if they have ready access to the files. And it’s a crime in Queensland.
Restricted work drivers’ licences in Queensland
There are two types of licences that may be available for eligible people who reside in Queensland and are about to lose their driver’s licence. They include a work licence or a special hardship licence.