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Employees using their private vehicle for work duties: What employers need to know
POSTED: 26 Apr 2022
Dispute Resolution
Some employees use their private vehicle for work purposes. Whilst having employees use their private vehicles comes with many benefits, there are also a number of risks that businesses need to be aware of under the Work Health & Safety Act 2011 (NSW) (Act).
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7-Eleven’s ‘Lemon’ Franchise Model
POSTED: 13 Apr 2022
Dispute Resolution
The Federal Court of Australia has recently heard a class action against 7-Eleven following allegations that hundreds of franchisees were misled into entering into Franchise Agreements.
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Changes to the COVID-19 Commercial Lease Provisions - What you need to know
POSTED: 25 Mar 2022
Dispute Resolution
As part of the New South Wales government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of provisions were bought in to assist landlords and tenants in managing those trying times.
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Employee or Independant Contractor, what's the difference?
POSTED: 07 Mar 2022
Dispute Resolution
The High Court has recently clarified that the terms of written contractual documents are critical in determining whether a person is an employee or an independent contractor. This is a significant development because different rights and obligations may flow depending on which of these categories a person fits into.
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Update on mandatory vaccination policies - Fair Work Commission weighs in on the issue
POSTED: 19 Jan 2022
Dispute Resolution
The decision of the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission in Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union, Mr Mathew Howard v Mt Arthur Coal Pty Ltd T/A Mt Arthur Coal [2021] FWCFB 6059 has raised questions about whether employers are entitled to introduce mandatory vaccination policies.
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Returning to Work after COVID-19: How to Jumpstart your Business
POSTED: 01 Dec 2021
Dispute Resolution
As social distancing rules begin to ease, many workplaces are transitioning back to working in the office. Businesses are faced with the task of keeping their employees safe and healthy to avoid any unwanted infection or COVID-19 outbreak within the office.
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Respect at Work: Amendments made to the Sexual Harassment Laws
POSTED: 09 Nov 2021
Dispute Resolution
The recent enactment of the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act 2021 (Cth) came into effect on 11 September 2021.
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Keyboard Warriors Beware! Exposing the Identity of Online Trolls
POSTED: 19 Oct 2021
Dispute Resolution
The Federal Court of Australia has recently handed down a decision against Google setting a precedent that targets of online anonymous trolling may be entitled to access information to identify their anonymous attackers.
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“Can I force my employees to get the COVID-19 Vaccination?”
POSTED: 25 Aug 2021
Dispute Resolution
The hot topic at the moment is whether or not employers have the right to require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Managing Your Employees' Wellbeing During The COVID-19 Lockdown
POSTED: 19 Aug 2021
Dispute Resolution
As most of Australia’s East Coast transition back into lockdown due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers and employees are moving back into remoting working arrangements.
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