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Amendment to the Corporations Act - technology use

The law now allows technology use for company meetings and execution of documents. This change was made in response to the social distancing and health requirements amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Hicksons Appoints New Property Partner

Highly regarded in her field, Rebecca joins the Property, Planning and Construction team and will be integral in shaping and positioning our property practice, whilst continuing to provide sustainable value for our clients in meeting their strategic objectives. She brings with her a wealth of experience across technology and innovation, which will drive efficiencies through automation and precedent management.

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Hicksons COVID-19 Update - May 2020

To ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of our staff, clients and visitors, Hicksons continues to apply, and as required introduce new, specific measures to assist in managing issues being encountered by the ongoing impacts of COVID-19. 

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The uncertainty surrounding the term long term casual causes a cash flow crisis for thousands of businesses weighing up the JobKeeper scheme

The uncertainty surrounding the term long term casual causes a cash flow crisis for thousands of businesses weighing up the JobKeeper scheme

The whole question of whom is a casual employee in Australia is in a state of confusion.   Ever since the Full Court of Federal Court in 2018 decided to fundamentally change the pragmatic approach of the Fair Work Commission, essentially finding that any casual employee with a reasonable expectation of on-going employment is really a permanent employee, the law on this issue has been in state of confusion.  
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Guidelines for JobKeeper-qualifying-employers in managing employees

Guidelines for JobKeeper-qualifying-employers in managing employees

For qualifying employers, the Australian Federal Government’s $1,500 (pre-tax) JobKeeper wage subsidy (JobKeeper Subsidy) was enacted on Thursday, 9 April 2020 with the Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Payments and Benefits) Act 2020 (Cth).   The JobKeeper Subsidy will be available for a period of six months, between 30 March 2020 and 28 September 2020 (JobKeeper Period).  
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Bulletin – COVID-19 and measures regarding employees

Bulletin – COVID-19 and measures regarding employees

The crisis we are facing needs no explanation and it raises so many questions for employers. This guide reflects our thoughts at this point in the cycle of this unprecedented global event. 
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Avoiding discrimination is more than just basic compliance

Avoiding discrimination is more than just basic compliance

Discrimination law is founded upon the notion of inherent dignity and inalienable rights. Perhaps the watchwords which summarise the principles protected under anti-discrimination legislation are equality, inclusionand opportunity.
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EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE: ‘EMPLOYERS BEWARE!’

EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE: ‘EMPLOYERS BEWARE!’

2020 signals the start of a new decade; a fresh start for all. But, for many employers it means the beginning of a new, potentially complicated payroll regime, and a new era in award compliance.  
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Changing the Course – modern movements demanding more governance accountability from our organisations to protect against discrimination and harassment

Changing the Course – modern movements demanding more governance accountability from our organisations to protect against discrimination and harassment

In the current global environment, it could be argued that there is a broad and accelerating trend towards “holding the powerful to account”, seen through social movements such as #TimesUp and #MeToo. Though largely initially confined to the entertainment industry, these movements have ended any number of high-profile careers and the ramifications are spreading geographically and across industries.
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You can have your chocolate and your personal leave too!

You can have your chocolate and your personal leave too!

Pursuant to section 96(1) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act), permanent employees are entitled to 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave each year. For a standard 38 hour working week, this equates to 10 days of personal/carer’s leave at 7.6 hours per day.    
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High Court free speech ruling will impact public servants, but how will it affect the rest of us?

High Court free speech ruling will impact public servants, but how will it affect the rest of us?

With the demise of the master/servant relationship in the employment sphere 120 years ago, surely our private opinions are no longer owned by our employers.  In the privacy of our own garret, we must be free to pen our most impassioned feelings.  And if not obviously published in a manner that connects such ruminations to our employer, surely we must be free from consequence?  
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Money, money, money...

Money, money, money...

Employees who are covered by an award will have their award base rates increased by 3% with effect from the first pay period starting 1 July 2019. The FWC’s pay guides have the current minimum pay rates for full-time, part-time and casual employees in an award, so be sure to check again for the soon to be published 2019-20 pay guide rates.  
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Unfair dismissal and your finger’s right to privacy

Unfair dismissal and your finger’s right to privacy

The pressures on employers are vice-like, how do you comply with requirements of the Fair Work Act to keep accurate attendance records to ensure correct pay, without monitoring employee attendance accurately?
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The What and the Where – Some Short facts about Sexual Harassment law in Australia

The What and the Where – Some Short facts about Sexual Harassment law in Australia

Modern businesses reject the notion that sexual harassment in the workplace is acceptable. However, confusion about what legally constitutes workplace sexual harassment under Australian law continues and might inadvertently lead to inappropriate behaviour, resulting in claims against employers and individuals.
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Accommodating difference - discrimination in schools and universities: what reasonable adjustments does the law require?

Accommodating difference - discrimination in schools and universities: what reasonable adjustments does the law require?

Access to Education is considered a basic human right and education providers across Australia strive to support students of all abilities. Unfortunately, issues continue to arise where students believe they have not been adequately accommodated and subsequently initiate action against a service provider.
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Eye in the sky – Drones, employees and surveillance

Eye in the sky – Drones, employees and surveillance

If your work place involves a large site, the use of a drone can be a way monitor many types of risks. 
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Company directors and officers beware – Imprisonment for WHS breaches a reality

Company directors and officers beware – Imprisonment for WHS breaches a reality

The risk of officers and workers being imprisoned for breaches of WHS legislation has been a possibility for many years but is now becoming a reality.

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Did the Deed Discriminate? – Short facts about Discrimination law in Australia

Did the Deed Discriminate? – Short facts about Discrimination law in Australia

Modern approaches to discrimination acknowledge that people are legally entitled to equitable treatment.
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