CFMEU member wins long running case against Rio Tinto
The Federal Court has found that Rio Tinto, operator of the Hail Creek Mine, unlawfully victimised a worker and CFMEU member who had won a $630,000 damages claim against the…
Hall Payne Lawyers secures record $1.28 million injury compensation for electrician
The Queensland Supreme Court has awarded a former electrician in excess of $1.28 million in damages for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on 1 July 2011. The judgment…
HPL named as Queensland’s leading Employment lawyers for 5th year running
HPL Principals Luke Tiley and Luke Forsyth recognised as leading employment lawyers, while Hall Payne gets recognised as leading employment and IR law firm for the fifth year running by…
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney and why do I need one?
Do you ever think about what happens to everything and everyone you care about if you suddenly find yourself in the situation where you can’t make decisions? Most of us…
United Voice member back at work thanks to Hall Payne Lawyers
In July 2015 a United Voice member was unfairly dismissed by her employer, ISS. The Union were successful in obtaining orders at the Fair Work Commission, but ISS, along with…
Hall Payne Lawyers Recognised as Leading Workplace Compensation Lawyers in Brisbane
Hall Payne Lawyers Principals Cameron Hall and Linda Brangan recognised as leading workplace compensation lawyers by the prestigious Doyles Guide. Late last year Doyles Guide, the definitive listing and commentary…
2015 in Review: Workers Compensation in Queensland
After a tumultuous period at the hands of the Newman Government, 2015 has seen significant changes to the legal framework for workers compensation in Queensland. As the year comes to…
2015 Industrial Relations Review: A Specialist’s Perspective
Hall Payne Lawyers Associate and Employment/Industrial Law Accredited Specialist Joseph Kennedy is a key player in our Industrial Relations team. As 2015 comes to a close, read about the year…
Win paves the way for improved treatment of injured coal mine workers
Hall Payne Lawyers and the CFMEU have secured an important win, paving the way to improve how health assessments are conducted for injured coal mine workers. Our client was injured…
HPL has another High Court win for Unions
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…
CFMEU and CFMEUQ successful with Right of Entry Permit despite opposition
Hall Payne Lawyers have succeeded in assisting a CFMEU and CFMEUQ Organiser to apply for a Right of Entry Permit despite opposition from the Director of the Fair Work Building…
Costs Win at the Fair Work Commission in Protected Action Ballot Order
Hall Payne Lawyers recently acted for the Communications, Electrical and Plumbing Union (CEPU) in relation to an application for a protected action ballot order, securing a rare costs win at…