On 17 September 2015 the Queensland Parliament passed amendments to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.
Employment
Parental Leave is a Statutory Right
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Parental leave is a statutory right which is governed by both Commonwealth and State legislation. It is important for both employees and employers to be aware of their rights and obligations in respect of parental leave entitlements and requirements. Here…
A “Heat of the Moment” – Resignation Requires Confirmation
The law surrounding unfair dismissal in Australia is plenty. Avenues are afforded to employees in order to ensure that their employment is not terminated harshly, unjustly or unreasonably.
Domestic Violence Goes to Work
Domestic violence rates in Australia are an epidemic with horrific levels of violence.
Radical Reform of Workers’ Compensation
Last month the Queensland Government rushed the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 through the Parliament.
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.
News
Tip’s for co-parenting after separation
Identification Requirements for property transactions- Discretionary trusts – what happens with the assets in the trust when you die?
Government addresses REIQ concerns over new tenancy laws Bill
Expansion of Macrossan & Amiet
Promotion Announcement
False Comments on Facebook results in order for damages
