Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), permanent employees (this means full time or part time but not casual employees) have an entitlement to 10 days of paid personal or carer’s leave in each … [Read more...] about Can I take paid personal/carer’s leave when my pet is sick?
How are conciliation conferences conducted by the Fair Work Commission?
Following on from our previous blog “What is a Fair Work Commission conciliation?”, this week we’re discussing the process of conciliations. If you missed our “What is a Fair Work Commission … [Read more...] about How are conciliation conferences conducted by the Fair Work Commission?
What is a Fair Work Commission conciliation?
The word ‘conciliation’ may be unfamiliar to you, but most people have a basic understanding of how a mediation or negotiation works. Conciliation is a similar process. A conciliation conference is an … [Read more...] about What is a Fair Work Commission conciliation?
What is a divorce?
Under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) a divorce means “the termination of a marriage otherwise than by the death of a party to the marriage”. Can I apply for a divorce? In Australia you can apply … [Read more...] about What is a divorce?
Achieving your desired outcome – family law children’s arrangements
Relationship breakdown is stressful for everyone concerned, but when young children are involved it becomes far more complicated. If one person has moved out of the family home, there is often … [Read more...] about Achieving your desired outcome – family law children’s arrangements
What is an unfair dismissal?
The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) says that unfair dismissal is “a dismissal that is harsh, unjust or unreasonable.” You may be eligible to lodge an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work … [Read more...] about What is an unfair dismissal?
Answering the most common myth about Wills – “I don’t have enough to make a Will”
All too often we hear people say ‘I don’t have enough to justify making a Will’ somehow implying that only very wealthy people need a Will. This is simply not the case. Far too often after someone … [Read more...] about Answering the most common myth about Wills – “I don’t have enough to make a Will”
Do I need a divorce? What is the correct term for my family law matter?
As a solicitor, I often have potential new clients call me and ask ‘the price for a divorce’. Experience has taught me that it is always sensible to respond asking ‘do you want the order from the … [Read more...] about Do I need a divorce? What is the correct term for my family law matter?
Family violence: accommodating victims through modern awards
*** Please note that this information has been flagged as out of date. Please refer to our blog 'Paid Family and Domestic Violence leave' for more current information *** In Australia the law is … [Read more...] about Family violence: accommodating victims through modern awards
Termination of an employee receiving worker’s compensation, breach of discrimination laws and why employers should double check their obligations before termination.
Each State has distinct legislation relating to workers compensation. Each State also has distinctly different legislation in relation to disability discrimination. In this blog we consider the … [Read more...] about Termination of an employee receiving worker’s compensation, breach of discrimination laws and why employers should double check their obligations before termination.
