How to minimise your costs in Family Law disputes
In this day and age many people are only interested in one thing… “What is it going to cost me?”. And this can be particularly relevant to the cost of…
What happens when I plead guilty to my Magistrate’s Court charge?
If you’ve been charged by Police and have a court hearing date in the Magistrate’s Court, you will have options to plead guilty or not guilty. It’s important that you…
Over $198,000 backpay for mine workers plus fines for Rio Tinto
Regular readers of the Hall Payne blog will recall our April 2018 article “Rio Tinto fined again for breach of Hail Creek enterprise agreement”. That story related to breach of…
Super Decision: High Court allows recovery of dying man’s lost superannuation payments
Most Australian workers will have superannuation. They will have a fund balance which comprises contributions made over their years of employment. Most will have insurance options; primarily TPD insurance and…
If Police want to speak to me, do I have to answer their questions?
As part of general Police investigations into criminal offences, they will want to interview a number of people about the matter. This could include witnesses, experts and suspects. If you…
Are you a casual employee? You may not be according to this recent decision
Debate is raging in Parliament, businesses, unions, households and in the media regarding current levels of workplace security. The union movement is strongly pursuing a campaign called ‘Change the Rules’…
Hall Payne secure workplace injury entitlements for Northern Territory worker
Workers compensation claims are rarely black and white. Clients regularly seek our assistance because their workers compensation claim has been rejected or they have not received their full entitlements. This…
Is your boss a workplace bully?
Do you ever feel like your boss is targeting you? Do you feel like you’re being treated unreasonably or unfairly? It is important to know the difference between what is…
City of Darwin loses bid to suppress bullying report
The law recognises the severe impact that workplace bullying and harassment can have on workers’ health and wellbeing. For example, victims are now able to apply to the Fair Work…
National Redress Scheme opens for victims of institutional child sexual abuse
The National Redress Scheme was a key recommendation of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. What remedies are available? The National Redress Scheme may assist in…
Doyles Guide Awards 2018
Doyles Guide is an awards recognition program for law firms and lawyers across Australia. Awards are attributed as “Australia wide” or for specific states and territories. They are also awarded…
Hall Payne wins reinstatement for labour hire worker in the mining industry
Hall Payne Lawyers has a proud history of working collaboratively with trade unions and their members to achieve exceptional results for Australian workers. Our commitment to fighting for workers’ rights…