Throughout 2015, the Australian public has seen many companies come under fire for poor or unfair employment conditions, particularly regarding wages. Most notably, burger restaurant Grill’d faced public backlash after one employee was unfairly dismissed for bringing to light the outdated employment contract which did not meet the minimum legal requirements. In September, inspectors from […]
Read MoreDid you know? One in six women in Australia have experienced violence by a current or past partner Many victims face barriers which prevent or discourage them from reporting the abuse PM Turnbull announced a package aimed at increasing support for at-risk women and children A loophole in the Family Law Act sees victims at […]
Read MoreIn a recent article, Felicity Nelson identified the increased demand for bilingual lawyers in Australia. As Australian law firms globalise, there is more demand than ever for multilingual lawyers, however Nelson found that a shrinking number of Australian students are seeking to study a second language. Interestingly, despite the demand for bilingual lawyers being […]
Read MoreLaw Firms with Male-Only Clients Family Law firms targeting male-only clients are emerging in the UK after growing success in the US. Specialising in representing men’s interests in divorce and custody proceedings, these firms predominantly exist to represent men who feel they have been wronged or unfairly represented in Family Court. Whilst this may appear […]
Read MoreThe process of going through a divorce is difficult and taxing, often taking a very real emotional toll on all parties involved. It is vital that you find a team that works in partnership with you, providing the support, understanding and compassion you need and, where possible, mitigating any further unnecessary harm. It is important […]
Read MoreShould an employee be dismissed from their employment in a harsh, unreasonable or unjust manger, they can claim it to be an unfair dismissal. Such an incident can cause great stress, frustration and financial pressure. There is also the potential for the dismissal to affect future career prospects, should it not be addressed with the […]
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