Debt Recovery 101
Recovering a debt owed to you can be inconvenient and complex. Find out how the process works and what you can do to increase your chances of recovering a debt
Insurance Disclosure Application Rejected by Supreme Court
Queensland Supreme Court refuses an application by a class-action plaintiff to obtain a copy of the defendant’s insurance policy.
Employee Terminated for Taking Sick Leave to see the Wiggles
By Conor Gillam and Kerrie Jackson - The decision by Toyota to terminate an employee who dishonestly took personal leave to take his son to see The Wiggles has been unequivocally supported by the Fair Work Commission (FWC). Toyota [...]
Wrongful Termination: CEO Awarded $2.2 million in Damages
By Stephanie Philippou - On 11 October 2019, the Court gave Judgment in favour of ousted CEO, Mr Stephen Lake, when the board declined to renew his contract. Lake was awarded $2,225,205.04 for his wrongful termination, plus interest. The Case [...]
Managing Risk at your Work Christmas Party
Want to avoid the work Christmas party hangover this year? We have answered some commonly asked questions which will help you and your company manage risk this social season.
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 experts for breakfast and learn: How to write better decisions; [...]