Misleading or Deceptive Conduct: The Case of Lorna Jane
On the 23rd of July 2021, the Federal Court ordered Lorna Jane Pty Ltd to pay $5 million in fines for making false and misleading claims to consumers in relation… Read More
Dishonesty: a valid reason for termination or unfair dismissal?
The Fair Work Commission recently handed down an interesting finding on the issue of dishonesty in the workplace as grounds for dismissal. Whilst the Commission had previously held that dishonest… Read More
Unpacking the Family Court Structural Reforms
Disclaimer: Following the publishing of this blog, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 was passed into law. Please use caution if you are citing legislative material… Read More
Tribunal’s ruling welcome relief to small business prevented from JobKeeper
Covid-19 continues to disrupt business operations, creating an uncertain environment for business owners to trade within. In response to the drastic impact of Covid-19 on the Australian economy, the Federal… Read More
Employee Wins $5.2M in a Recent Case – Employee Termination
Why Employers Should Seek Professional Legal Advice Before Employee Termination In a recent Federal Court case, a former senior employee of TechnologyOne has been awarded $5.2 million in damages (plus… Read More
What is a Bankruptcy Notice – What Should You Do if You Receive One?
Disclaimer: The directives in this article relating to the COVID-19 pandemic may no longer be in force. Please use caution if you are citing legislative material from this article as… Read More