Casual Conversion Clause
From 1 Oct 2018 be aware of the casual conversion clause in Modern Awards which may affect your rights and obligations as an empoyer.
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Demerit Point Increase for NSW Phone Use While Driving
From September 2018, there are increased demerit point penalties for NSW drivers who are caught using a mobile phone while driving illegally.
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Helping your child into the property market: Is it a gift or loan?
If you lend money to your child to help them get into the property market, is it a gift or loan? A recent Supreme Court tested how such financial assistance...
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Cameras to detect mobile phone usage while driving from 1 July 2018
From 1 July 2018 drivers can be charged for using a mobile phone when driving via camera detection, as a result of the Road Transport Legislation Amendment (Road Safety) Act...
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Criminal law changes result in abolished committal hearings
On 30 April 2018 changes were implemented to the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW) which resulted in contested Committal Hearings being removed from the NSW justice system. Click here for...
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Should I put an employee on Gardening Leave following resignation?
Gardening leave is when an employee is directed to not attend work, but to remain available to perform normal duties as required. This prevents an employee from engaging in undesirable...
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How to handle social media defamation
Has defamatory material been published about you on social media? There are important things you should do immediately to properly protect your interests.
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How a judge assesses contributory negligence in a motor vehicle accident
On 29 June 2014 a motorcycle ridden by the claimant collided with a car driven by the defendant. The car was in the process of turning right into the driveway...
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Are you entitled to annual leave?
Employers with casual employees need to ensure that these arrangements are properly documented, particularly if the employment is regular, systematic and long-term. Otherwise, the employer may face the prospect of...
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Dismissing Employees on Medical Grounds: What to consider
Employers need to make sure the medical reports they rely on when dismissing employees on medical grounds will stand up to the scrutiny of the Fair Work Commission. A recent...
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