Employee claims $1.8M from boss, ‘Mr Stinky’, for farting – The Law of Workplace Bullying
I was sceptical when an article with a similar headline and a suspicious publication date (April 1st) pedalled its way through social media. In response, I did precisely what one would expect of a mature, [...]
Who Owns the Business Name – A Lesson for Business
The art deco doors of the Paragon café remained open throughout two world wars, three transfers of business and multiple financial crises. Now, despite purchase offers in multiples of the owner's asking price, the business's [...]
Robert Patterson on the Future of Rankin & Co.
When it comes to growing a law firm, few know better than Robert “Patto” Patterson. Patto has invested the last two decades driving substantial growth in some of Australia’s top law firms, including M+K Lawyers [...]
Oops, Wrong Recipient
What to Do Under New Data Breach Laws There is no sound more cringe-worthy than the ‘whoosh’ of a misdirected email. As of today, that moment of realization- the moment the email escapes your outbox [...]
.au Domain Name Reforms Spell Trouble for Businesses
The ‘.au’ says a lot about a website. It indicates that a website is local and accountable under Australian law. Accordingly, it invites the trust and business of local and international web users. Now, the [...]
Employer’s OH&S Duties To Employees Who Work From Home
This article deals with the following questions: When does an employer owe a duty with respect to occupational health and safety to employees who work from home? What are those duties under the OHS Act [...]
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