Changes are coming into effect on 6 June 2023 which will give the Fair Work Commission power to deal with disputes over requests for flexible working arrangements and extensions to unpaid parental leave, amongst other changes.
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Queensland has a new Work Health and Safety Code of Practice, “Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work” (“Code”) which provides practical guidance to persons conducting a business or undertaking (“PCBUs”) on how psychosocial hazards and risks can be managed or controlled. The Code can be used to help determine what is reasonably practicable to reduce psychosocial risk.
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The Fair Work Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 received royal assent on 6 December 2022 – introducing the most significant changes to employment and industrial relations laws in Australia since the commencement of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (“FW Act”) some 13 years ago.
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McKays Solicitors is so excited to welcome, Senior Associate, Meghan De Pinto-Smith to the McKays’ Industrial Relations and Employment Law team.
Meghan has worked exclusively in industrial relations and employment law at a high level for a specialist boutique Brisbane firm for the last 6 years – but has come home to settle in Mackay to be closer to family.
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It is not uncommon for friendly neighbours to allow access over their land from time to time on an informal “handshake” arrangement. Whether it be for a track to run through the neighbour’s land to allow better access to an area you own or for you to lay a pipe down to irrigate from a nearby creek.
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Registering a business name or company name WILL NOT give you exclusive use to the name and DOES NOT stop your competitors from using the same or a similar name in their business. It also does NOT protect you from claims by others that you are infringing their rights to the use of the name.
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The Fair Work Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 came into force on 7 December 2022 –introducing the most significant changes to industrial relations laws in Australia in nearly 2 decades.
As the name of the Act suggests, the new changes are geared towards improving pay conditions, pay equity and job security.
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As you may be aware, a recent court decision in Victoria towards the end of last year has caused concern in the legal world over distributions from discretionary trusts.
Usually we are instructed to set up discretionary trusts for the benefit of a particular client, with the client as trustee and the client and his/her broader family and related entities as beneficiaries.
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Employers will now have a positive duty to prevent sexual harassment and discrimination in their workplaces.
In 2020, the Respect@Work Report was released by the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), making 55 recommendations for legislative change to address and prevent sexual harassment.
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Australia has declared 22 September 2022 as a national public holiday, in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.
Employers are often confused about their obligations in relation to public holidays, including whether they can ask their employees to work on a public holiday and how much to pay their employees for public holidays (whether they work on the day, or not).
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Have the Agent or your solicitor write up the basic terms of the Contract as agreed with the Buyer (ie. purchase price, deposit, conditions the parties want – ie. subject to finance, building and pest, due diligence, subject to sale of buyer’s property, etc, record if the crop and/or plant and equipment are included or excluded from the sale, settlement date)
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If you ever find yourself in the position of police executing a search warrant at your address, the below points will make the experience easier and protect your legal position.
When the police first arrive
Immediately indicate to police that you want to speak with your lawyer
Allow police to execute the warrant
From this Friday 1 July, 2022, the high income threshold, compensation cap and filing fees for unfair dismissal claims will increase…
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Remember our tips last week on how to use an electric scooter (‘e-scooter’) lawfully? This past Monday the Queensland Transport Minister announced new e-scooter rules coming into effect from 1 November, 2022 to improve safety…
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The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has granted a 5.2% wage increase to minimum pay and award wage workers from 1 July 2022.
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Have you noticed all the electric scooters (or ‘e-scooters’) around Mackay City the last few days? From 8 June, 2022 e-scooters are being trialed in Mackay for a period of 12 months. But there are some rules you must follow…
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Deciding whether or not you should apply for bankruptcy can often be a confusing and daunting task, and there is much to consider. It is integral that you understand what implications you may face and make an informed decision.
This article will explain what bankruptcy is and some of the common advantages and disadvantages of declaring bankruptcy.
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In the last article we discussed what rights and obligations you had as a landowner to deal with residential tenants’ property after they moved out. Now we will explore what landowners’ rights (and obligations) are when a commercial tenant for farmland leaves property behind on your land and what you can (or can’t) do with it.
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Today, we will explore what landowners’ rights are when a tenant leaves personal property behind on your land and what you can (or can’t) do with it.
War Story: John has an investment property that he rents to a young couple
In late December, the young couple’s tenancy agreement came to an end, and they subsequently vacated the property…
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McKays Solicitors is delighted to welcome Senior Solicitor and former Police Prosecutor, Robert Beamish to the McKays Criminal Law team. With an extensive background in criminal and traffic prosecutions, Rob is able to defend clients in relation to all criminal and traffic law charges, including traffic and driving offences, drink and drug driving, restricted licences…
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