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Little “Wiggle” room as an unfair dismissal claim dismissed by Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission has recently ruled in an unfair dismissal case brought by an employee of a Toyota Dealership who faked a sickie to take his son to see the Wiggles.On 28 June 2019, Mr Mamo took personal leave to allegedly care for his sick son.In actual fact...
In the Hot Seat – Fines for Furniture Chains after Misleading Advertisements
Everyone loves a bargain, but what happens when the deal your getting isn’t quite as sweet as you thought? When buying new products, people often use price comparisons as a way of assessing the value they are gaining from their purchase. Owing to this, many retailers...
IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DEED AND A WRITTEN AGREEMENT?
What is a deed? A deed is often a binding promise or commitment to do something. It is said to be the most solemn indication that a person intends to do what they have promised. To create a valid deed the document must be: in writing signed with an intent that it is...
Ultra Tune Appeal Decision Upheld by Full Federal Court: What does this mean for Franchisors in Australia?
In January 2019, in proceedings brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the Federal Court found Ultra Tune Australia Pty Ltd, a major Australian franchise of automotive repairs and servicing, were in breach of the Franchising Code of...
Flight Centre fined $252,000 in penalties by ACCC for misleading and deceptive conduct
On 21 October 2019, the ACCC announced that Flight Centre Travel Group Limited (Flight Centre) had paid $252,000 in penalties following two infringement notices issued by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) for alleged misleading advertisements...
What Does a Day of Paid Personal Leave Mean?
Employers and employees will be well aware that under section 96 of the Fair Work Act employees are entitled to 10 days of paid personal/ carer's leave for each year of service, accrued progressively during the year according to the employee's ordinary hours of...
New Whistlebower Protection Laws – Are you ready?
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Act 2019 received royal asset on 12 March 2019 and commenced operation on 1 July 2019. The new legislation provides greater protection and remedies for those who 'blow the whistle' on corporate,...
Promotions from 1 July, 2019
We congratulate our staff who have been promoted. Ashleigh – Ashleigh Moran commenced with us at Clinch Long Woodbridge in November 2016 from Argyle Lawyers, and established herself as a very capable member of the family law team. She has cemented herself in the Court...
What is an Independent Children’s Lawyer?
One of the primary objectives of the Court in parenting matters is to determine what the best interests of the children are and to make orders to that effect. In some circumstances, an Independent Children's Lawyer ('ICL') will be appointed. An ICL is a lawyer who...
NEW RIGHTS OF RESCISSION FOR PURCHASERS OF OFF THE PLAN PROPERTY
The Conveyancing Legislation Amendment Act 2018 (NSW) does not as yet include the draft Regulations with key details on how these amendments will operate and be implemented. Changes to the rescission rights in NSW The Act gives purchasers buying apartments or...
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