Uber’s cover up – a prime example of what not to do under the forthcoming ‘notifiable data breaches’ amendment
Uber has been subject to a data hack of colossal proportions which it attempted to sweep under the carpet by paying ransom to the hackers. The data, which contained the names, email addresses and mobile [...]
When a CV Gets You Fired: The Consequences of Fraudulently Misrepresenting Skills, Qualifications and Experience
A friend of mine, who spent one summer reupholstering worn movie seats, proudly held the title ‘chairman of the cinema’. Indeed, when it comes to CV building we are all guilty of some degree of [...]
Intellectual Property and Meta Tags; Three Lessons for Businesses
Suppose you totter home from a boozy night only to discover that you have lost your keys. Equipped with a smartphone, you Google the words “24/7 locksmith”. The search yields a list of locksmiths all [...]
The Fair Work App
The Fair Work ombudsman has ‘appified’ the timesheet. The free app is aimed at tackling the persistent problem of employers underpaying staff and breaching record-keeping and pay slip laws. We tested the app and we [...]
Employers and Franchisors Beware – New Bill Strengthens Watchdog and Imposes Tougher Penalties for Breaches of Workplace Laws
Earlier this month, The Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017 passed both houses of parliament. When the Bill comes into force, employers, franchisors and holding companies will face significantly higher penalties if they contravene [...]
‘or’ means ‘or’ in 15 year determination
Interchanging the words ‘or’ and ‘and’ can make a big difference when applying legislation to any situation. A great example of this is the 15 year determination to the Retail Leases Act 2003 which has [...]
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