Defamation alleged in relation to teacher performance report
In Brief A recent action in defamation commenced by a person engaged as a casual teacher for a period of 1 month at a country…
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Demise of implied term of mutual trust and confidence — High Court decision
In Brief The legal fraternity has been eagerly awaiting the decision of the High Court in the case of Commonwealth…
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Can termination upon reasonable notice still be implied into an employment contract?
In Brief The traditionally accepted notion that an employment contract with no express notice provision may require an employer to provide…
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Legal professional privilege and investigation reports
In Brief A recent decision of the Federal Circuit Court in an adverse action claim, has served to remind us of the…
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Request for Flexible Working Arrangements
In Brief When companies receive employee requests for flexible working arrangements, understanding if they can accommodate their employee’s need for flexibility…
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Adverse Action claims available despite lengthy absence from work
In Brief The Federal Circuit Court has dispelled any lingering doubts as whether or not employers can safely terminate employment following…
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NABERS Certification: Don’t get caught on the wrong side of the fence
In Brief With the commercial property market heating up, if you are a vendor or a lessor you should ensure that your building…
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Practice note: Approval of provisional liquidator’s remuneration
In Brief In the Matter of CB Constructions (NSW) Pty Ltd [2014] NSWSC 913 is a recent decision of Justice Black which…
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Unfair dismissal and the high income threshold
In Brief In this article our employment team provides details on the high income threshold that increased from 1 July this year…
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Extending a convening period before it expires — relevant principles
In Brief The administrator of a company under administration must convene a meeting of the company’s creditors within the convening period set out…
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