An employer’s potential liability for workplace discrimination arises before the first interview and exists whether or not a decision is made to hire a person. A job interview is integral… Read More
Privacy laws in Australia are governed by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the ‘Act’) and the Australian Privacy Principles. The principles were introduced in 2014 to bring Australia’s privacy laws… Read More
Strata title is a recent phenomenon, created with the introduction of legislation in 1961. Strata title now covers nearly all apartment blocks and unit properties. Prior to 1961, there was… Read More
Construction defects in a strata development can have an overwhelming financial and emotional impact on a unit owner. All industry players are impacted, with the question of blame bouncing between… Read More
Redundancy commonly occurs when a business is sold or restructured, and a role that has been carried out by a particular employee (or numerous employees) is no longer necessary. When… Read More
When ex-partners reach an agreement for the settlement of their financial matters upon separation, there are two ways this agreement can be legally finalised. These are ‘consent orders’ and a… Read More