KEY TAKE-OUTS Two landmark High Court decisions recently handed down have altered, and now confirmed, the approach to be taken when assessing whether a worker… Read More »Am I a Contractor or an Employee?
Co-written by Brianna Ellul KEY TAKE OUTS A recent Fair Work Commission case of Chebbo v Major Crane Logistics Pty Ltd [2021] FWC 6693 serves… Read More »Chebbo v Major Crane Logistics Pty Ltd: a case reminder of the requirement of a proportionate response to employee misconduct
KEY TAKE OUTS Section 789 of the Fair Work Act (The Act) contains a little-known remedy for employees who believe they are subject to workplace… Read More »How You Can Take a Stand Against Workplace Bullies
This case summary surrounds a matter in which we have already acted on and have had a positive outcome in court, including an order in… Read More »Costs Recovery: Case Study of a Contract Gone Sour
KEY TAKE-OUTS: How much does your personal life intersect with your professional life? An employer has recently come under scrutiny in the Fair Work Commission… Read More »Can a Personal Criminal Charge Warrant a Dismissal at Work? This is Not Always the Case.
Co-written by Bethany Kickert KEY TAKE-OUTS: The Spring Farm Class Action, launched in May 2021, is now operating under an opt-out system. This means that… Read More »Time Is Ticking to Opt-Out of the Spring Farm Class Action
Important Changes to the Hair and Beauty Industry Commencing 3 November 2021 – Co-written by Mai O’Regan KEY TAKE-OUTS: Every 4 years, the Fair Work… Read More »Hair Dressers – do not subject your business to a penalty by not paying penalty rates correctly
Co-written by Brianna Ellul KEY TAKE-OUTS: There has recently been an exacerbated amount of attention on casual employees, (especially in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic),… Read More »The Long-Awaited 2021 Decision of Workpac: Time to Spring Clean Your Employment Contracts
Co-written by Brianna Ellul Cryptocurrency is a new age investment option that is diversifying the traditional ways in which people would normally trade and invest.… Read More »When Bitcoin Can Turn Into ‘No’ Coin: The Importance of Considering Your Cryptocurrency in Estate Planning
KEY TAKE OUTS Similar to the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown in Sydney, further COVID-19 relief to retail and commercial leasing laws now apply. Under these new… Read More »Temporary Relief for Retail and Commercial Tenants Among the Recent Lockdowns
In this episode of Coutts Lawcast, Senior Lawyer, Allyce Silm explains what commercial litigation is and answers some commonly asked questions. ABOUT ALLYCE SILM:… Read More »What is Commercial Litigation and How to Avoid It
KEY TAKE-OUTS The NSW Government has recently announced a new grant scheme in light of the current 2-week lockdown. There are two separate phases to… Read More »New COVID-19 Grants – At a Glance
Co-written by Brianna Ellul KEY TAKE-OUTS On 16 June 2021, the Fair Work Commission handed down a decision regarding minimum wage. This decision included an… Read More »A Timely Reminder: The Fair Work Commission ‘Awards’ Employees with a 2.5% Minimum Wage Increase, Commencing 1 July 2021
Co-written by Bethany Kickert KEY TAKE OUTS It was recently reported that a class action for homeowners in Spring Farm was launched in May 2021,… Read More »Class Action Launched in Spring Farm – Your Questions Answered
Being a business owner, or engaging a business for professional services or goods, usually involves the signing of a contract or agreement to outline expectations… Read More »Contract Disputes – Know Your Rights
Co-written by Brianna Ellul (Law Graduate) Employers should be aware of Superannuation changes to commence from 1 July 2021. These were announced in the 2020-2021… Read More »The Super Guarantee Lives Up to its Name!
Co-written by Elyse Strahan (Paralegal) KEY TAKE OUTS: In a decision that is anticipated to have wide ramifications, a recent NSW Court of Appeal case… Read More »COVID Tests Positive as a Basis for Claiming Business Interruption Insurance – A Win for Business Owners!
Co-written by: Brianna Ellul (Paralegal) The Fair Work Commission is currently undertaking their four-yearly review of the modern awards, under section 156 of the Fair… Read More »Keeping Up With Modern Awards: Upcoming Changes to the Children’s Services Award, to come into effect 1 November 2020
In response to the continued economic difficulties Australians are facing, the Australian government has announced big changes to the JobKeeper Scheme, with support targeted to… Read More »JobKeeper 2.0 – what do the 28 September 2020 changes mean for employers?
In response to the continued economic difficulties Australians are facing, the Australian government has announced big changes to the JobKeeper Scheme. Among other changes surrounding… Read More »JobKeeper 2.0 – what do the 28 September 2020 changes mean for employees?
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