In our September edition, we published an article which discussed “Sham Contracting” arrangements and the risks posed to employers who make the mistake of classifying their workers as contractors rather than employees.
Solicitors
What Goes Up … Usually Comes Down. Redundancy in the Workplace
turned_in_notDarren Sekac
With the cyclical nature of the mining industry currently in its doom and gloom cycle it is prudent to consider redundancy in the workplace and when this actually occurs. Redundancy Redundancy occurs when an employer: a) decides they no longer…
Leasing a Premises – What are some of the Traps You Should be Aware of?
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So you’ve got the perfect idea for a new business, you’ve scoped out the competition, obtained the necessary finance and have found the perfect location to operate your business from… or have you? Sure it may be in the perfect…
The Changes that I Have Seen in Over 35 Years as a Solicitor in Mackay
turned_in_notGene Paterson
I was asked by David O’Connell, before he was appointed to the position of Central Coroner, to write an article about some of the changes that I have seen in the law since I began working as a solicitor in Mackay in 1977.
Catherine Webster
My husband and I have recently returned to Mackay after spending the last 2 1/2 years in Mount Isa in north-west Queensland. Prior to moving to Mount Isa, I worked for Macrossan & Amiet for five years, completing my Articles…
Do I Own My Own View?
Quite often people enquire as to whether they can prevent people building a neighbouring house which obstructs the view they have become used to and enjoyed over a number of years. The very simple answer is that you cannot stop your neighbour obstructing your view provided they are…
Have You Been Offensive Lately?
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Most of us might answer that question subjectively by saying “of course not”. About 95% of us usually lead mundane and inoffensive lives, the other 5% of us are likely to come into contact with Police. That contact can be a frightening and an unnerving experience.
Employee or Contractor – The Risks of Sham Contracting
In our March edition, we published an article which discussed some of the implications that face employers who, either deliberately or mistakenly, treat their workers as independent contractors when they should in fact be treated as employees. This type of…
Employment & Workplace Relations Law Insights
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Workplace Agreements – Can an individual contract still be used?
Even though AWA’s are no longer permitted under current workplace laws, employers and employees can still come to an individual arrangement to vary or exclude certain Award or Enterprise Agreement (EA) terms in order to meet the genuine needs of the employer and the employee.
David John O’Connell – Appointed as Central Coroner
turned_in_notCentral Coroner
David O’Connell who was admitted as a Solicitor on 20 May 1991 and commenced employment with Macrossan & Amiet Solicitors on 4 July 1994 was appointed as the Central Coroner on Wednesday 15 August 2012. When David was sworn in…
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