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Workplace COVID-19 regular wrap-up - 29 May 2020
29 May 2020 |
Felicity Edwards
Partner
This week saw a further change of emphasis, with the Prime Minister's announcement of the "JobMaker" scheme hoping to steer the nation out of the economic doldrums through the creation of jobs by reforming industrial relations laws and the skills and training sector.
Read more...Compensation considerations for resources authorities in light of local government rates decision
29 May 2020 |
James Minchinton
Partner
A recent case from the Land Appeal Court of Queensland highlights that local government rates may need to be considered when assessing the amount of compensation payable to the landowner.
Read more...Workplace Podcast #3 - The Evolving Workplace
28 May 2020 |
Carlie Holt
Partner
With the easing of restrictions, Roland Hassall and Carlie Holt discuss key employment and safety considerations as organisations embark on returning to work in the COVID-19 environment.
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27-05-20
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The judgment in Dring v Telstra Corporation Limited [2020] FCA 699 confirmed that a slip and fall in a hotel foyer bathroom on an overnight work trip did not occur "in the course of employment".
27-05-20
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To launch National Reconciliation Week this year, all Australians are being asked to take to social media to acknowledge Country, a simple and easy way to show support.
26-05-20
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Sparke Helmore is pleased to announce our four finalists in the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 2020 awards program—Georgia Murphy-Haste, Dylan Moller, Steven Canton and Nicole Maddocks.
25-05-20
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A Fair Work Commission decision looks at good management practices to have in place when conducting performance management and terminations of employment.
25-05-20
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We chat with Chris about COVID-19 affecting Councils, how his job is sometimes telling Councils what they don't want to hear, books that inspire him and more.
Sparke Helmore Lawyers
We’ve come a long way since our doors first opened in the Hunter in 1882. We’ve had an office in Sydney since the ‘60s and we recently opened our ninth office in Darwin.
We cover five key areas of law – Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Insurance, Government, Statutory Lines of Insurance and Workplace – with more than 30 specialised areas of expertise. We’re a truly national, full service and proudly Australian firm that delivers results through deep collaboration with our clients. Wherever our clients need us, that’s where we’ll be.
Covering a big country needs a big team—we’re more than 930 people now and still growing. And in true Australian spirit, we’re friendly, approachable and easy to work with. And when you work with one of us, you get the expertise of all of us.