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Proposed Changes to Construction Shutdown Orders under Public Health (Covid-19 Temporary Movement and Gathering Restrictions) Order 2021
Whilst we are awaiting confirmation in writing of the proposed changes, the NSW Government today announced amendments to the Orders to allow constructions sites within the Greater Sydney to recommence works as of 31 July 2021. However, there will be much greater control on the attendance of employees, contractors and…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the HRM Online article, “5 common legal issues for employers in lockdown”, published on 22 July 2021
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the HRM Online article, “5 common legal issues for employers in lockdown”, published on 22 July 2021. To read the full article click here…
Covid-19 | Update
With the impact of NSW Government restrictions on movement and business closures continuing to evolve due to the spread of Covid-19, we have set up a portal for business owners to be able to get the latest guidance on legal issues that will arise over the coming weeks. BUSINESS CONTRACTS Force MajeureBusiness…
New Restrictions in Place for NSW Workers | Update
By Michael Byrnes, Partner and Katrina Seck, Senior Associate Effective 18 July 2021, the New South Wales Government has tightened stay at home orders in place across the Greater Sydney area (including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour) in response to escalating COVID-19 numbers and exposure sites. The new…
Update | NSW Government Mandate Affecting the Construction Industry
On Saturday 17 July 2021, the NSW Government issued a mandate which has brought a halt to all non-essential, non-emergency construction projects until 30 July 2021. This extends from large scale infrastructure projects to residential renovations. As a result, many of those within the construction industry and the supplier chain may be affected…
Announcement | Swaab has been awarded recertification in Meritas, a global alliance of independent law firms
Meritas is the only law firm alliance with an established and comprehensive means of monitoring the quality of its member firms, a process that saves clients’ time validating law firm credentials and experience. Meritas membership is selective and by invitation only. Firms are regularly assessed and recertified for the breadth of…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the OHS Alert,“WHS lawyer looks at workplace COVID vaccine policies as NSW tightens work and testing rules”, published on 14 July 2021
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the OHS Alert,“WHS lawyer looks at workplace COVID vaccine policies as NSW tightens work and testing rules”, published on 14 July 2021 Click to read the full here…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the HRM Online article, “Cancer patient fired for asking to take leave”, published on 8 July 2021
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the HRM Online article, “Cancer patient fired for asking to take leave”, published on 8 July 2021. Click to read the full here …
Swaab featured in Lawyers Weekly | Swaab adds team from Gillis Delaney
Swaab has welcomed a team of four, including two partners, from fellow SME practice Gillis Delaney. This month, Swaab has welcomed four professionals – partners Michael Hayter and Gerald Carides, senior associate Suzi Stojanovski and conveyancer and paralegal Renee Hinkelbein – to the firm. All four have come from Gillis Delaney. The addition…
Press Release | A new team joins Swaab
These appointments mean the addition of four new staff including two partners, which brings Swaab’s total partnership numbers to 17 located in Sydney. Swaab was recently featured in The Australian’s 2021 legal partnership survey, conducted by Eaton Strategy + Search, in which it was revealed as experiencing the strongest partnership growth…