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SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE

SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE

Sexual harassment is unlawful. Sexual harassment is any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that is done either to offend, humiliate or intimidate another person, or where it is reasonable to expect the person might feel that way. It includes uninvited physical...Read More
PRIMARY CAREGIVERS AND SEPARATION

PRIMARY CAREGIVERS AND SEPARATION

What you need to know when going through a separation Relationships can be tricky to navigate on any good day, so when you’ve reached the point of separation, there are some key points to think about and consider from a legal perspective. If you’re thinking about...Read More
THE IMPORATANCE OF A WRITTEN CONTRACT

THE IMPORATANCE OF A WRITTEN CONTRACT

Have you signed the contract? The word “contract” is used in a huge variety of industries by an even wider variety of people. While the technicalities of a contract in legal interpretation are extensive, at its core, a contract is an understanding – a promise even –...Read More
EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE – DECISION ON CASUAL EMPLOYEES

EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE – DECISION ON CASUAL EMPLOYEES

High Court of Australia hands down long-awaited decision on casual employees – confirmation that employees with casual contracts are not entitled to annual and other leave entitlements On 4 August 2021, the High Court of Australia unanimously allowed an appeal from...Read More
Cairns Lawyers – Testamentary Trusts

Cairns Lawyers – Testamentary Trusts

Testamentary trusts can be very effective estate planning tools to assist in providing for spouses, children and grandchildren, and are becoming increasingly popular as more people become aware of their advantages. A Testamentary Trust is any trust established under a...Read More
JobKeeper Overpayments

JobKeeper Overpayments

Will you need to pay back the ATO for JobKeeper It is still surprising to consider how rapidly things have changed for employers and employees in 2020. COVID-19 cases were first reported in Australia on 25 January 2020.  By 30 March 2020 – just 2 months later –...Read More
Redundancies in COVID-19 times

Redundancies in COVID-19 times

How to handle redundancies in your business With Australia experiencing its first recession in almost 30 years, redundancies have been an increasingly common feature within the employment law sphere. While many people have been made redundant for legitimate reasons,...Read More
Family Law & Spousal Maintenance

Family Law & Spousal Maintenance

Does Spousal Maintenance Law affect you in Australia? Spousal maintenance is financial support paid by one party of a relationship to their former partner in circumstances where they are unable to adequately support themselves. It does not matter whether the parties...Read More
Financial Support for Children and Families

Financial Support for Children and Families

Child Support Financial support for children in Australia is governed by the provisions of the Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 and the Child Support  (Registration Collection) Act 1988. The effect of the Registration and Collection Act was to create the Child...Read More