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Hall Payne Lawyers are thrilled to confirm another High Court win for Unions. Regular readers will recall that we have had recent success in the High Court for our union…
Yesterday, Hall Payne Lawyers won a general protections matter in the Federal Court of Australia for United Voice. The proceeding concerned the termination by child care employer MDBR123 Pty Ltd…
When you are on workers’ compensation in NSW, you are generally entitled to weekly compensation for
If you’re on workers’ compensation in Queensland, you may be wondering what happens with accrual of
The Supreme Court of Queensland case of Bauer v Clay [2025] QSC 114 highlights how Courts may
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may be entitled to compensation
A 2025 decision of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the Tribunal) found an enrolled nurse
A 2024 Queensland tribunal decision reinforces the strict professional boundaries required of health practitioners. In this case review, a chiropractor was found guilty of professional misconduct after engaging in a consensual sexual relationship with a long-term client.
If you are a worker, you may have questions about the nature and extent of your employer’s obligation to provide PPE, including who it applies to, how it might apply in different employment arrangements, and the consequences of non-compliance.
Whether you’re an employer looking to implement a policy or an employee wondering about your rights in relation to workplace drug and alcohol testing, here’s everything you need to know.
In this article, we consider a 2024 Magistrates Court (VIC) decision where it was found that an employee had worked unreasonable hours. The employer was liable for contravening the Fair Work Act and was ordered to pay the employee compensation as well as imposing penalty fines upon the employer.
If you sustain a musculoskeletal injury in the workplace, whilst your health and wellbeing come first, it is also important to be aware of your workers’ compensation rights and entitlements.
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