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Construction Company fined for Discrimination Against Non-union Contractor
A Brisbane construction company has been forced to pay $275,000 in compensation and penalties for discrimination against a tiling company which did not have an enterprise agreement with the CFMEU.
Back Injury at Work: The Usual Suspects
The Queensland District Court recently handed down the decision of Cosic v G James Safety Glass [2019] QDC 170, awarding an injured worker the sum of $469,931.45 for a back injury at work.
Professional Indemnity Insurance Crisis: Builders and Insurers in Limbo
In the wake of a string of building fires, most notably at Lacrosse Tower in 2014, Grenfell Tower in 2017 and the Neo 200 tower earlier this year, professional indemnity (PI) insurance premiums have risen.
Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act amendment approved by Parliament
The Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 was passed by the Queensland Parliament on 22 October, 2019.
The Great Debate – Employees vs. Independent Contractors
A recent Fair Work Ombudsman investigation into Uber drivers has determined the relationship between Uber and its drivers is not one of employer and employee, but rather an independent contractor situation.
The Art of Decision Writing
A Practical Introduction to Administrative Decision Writing Under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act Writing decisions to accept, reject and terminate claims can be time-consuming and difficult. Join our [...]
Settlement of Historical Abuse Case Upheld
Supreme Court of Queensland made a decision under legislation granting courts discretion to set aside settlement agreements in historical abuse cases.
Beanstalk Podcast with Emily Brown
In the recent Beanstalk Podcast, our superstar solicitor, Emily Brown, joins Lucy Good for an informative discussion about writing and changing Wills.
High Court Rules Worker Lawfully Dismissed In Landmark Free Speech Case
Last week, the High Court of Australia handed down the decision in Comcare v Banerji, ending a long-running legal saga highlighting the potential consequences for public sector employees who use social media in breach of their Code of Conduct.