According to the recent case of Voller v Nationwide News Pty Ltd [201] NSWSC 766, the answer is potentially yes. Background Dylan Voller was a former detainee of the Don Dale Detention Centre in the Northern Territory. He became well known after the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern...
When the Australian Privacy Principles interact with Directions to Employees The recent decision of Lee v Superior Wood Pty Ltd [2019] FWCFB 2946 is a controversial one and is a timely reminder for employers of their obligations when collecting employee personal information. Background Superior Wood operates two sawmills in Queensland. Lee was employed as a...
“I always stand by my word.” “I’ve been doing business with Bob for 15 years. We’ve never had a problem that we couldn’t sort out over the phone.” “It’s simple. “There’s no room for confusion.” “We didn’t have time.” “We don’t worry about that in our industry.” We commonly hear these sorts of explanations as...
Running a business is a challenging and exciting endeavour. However, once you expand and begin to hire employees, your legal obligations can change in an instant. As an employment lawyer, I’ve come across hundreds of clients who aren’t aware of their basic legal obligations when it comes to employment Awards and standards. Currently in Australia,...
When reading any articles or speaking with lawyers, you will notice that almost everyone agrees settling a dispute out of court is far better than going to trial. After all, going to court can be expensive, time-consuming and stressful, with no guarantee that you will receive anything. Although mediation and settlement should always be attempted,...
Risk is an inherent part of running a business. With pressures both internally and externally, businesses can be open to risk in a variety of areas ranging from market forces, to environmental factors, to technological developments. As a business owner, it’s essential that you have a good understanding of the risks associated with your business,...
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