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Dismissal of unvaccinated retirement village worker upheld
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has upheld the dismissal of a Maintenance Manager at a retirement village, finding that he was incapable of performing the inherent requirements of his job because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19. ...
Refusal of WFH flexible work arrangement upheld
The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (Commission) has upheld Queensland Health's decision to refuse an employee's request for a flexible working arrangement (FWA) to work remotely from another state, finding it was fair and reasonable for the employer to deny the request. ...
Leave it out: dismissing worker diagnosed with cancer constitutes adverse action
The Federal Circuit Court of Australia (Court) has decided that a diamond retailer contravened the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Fair Work Act) by dismissing an employee diagnosed with cancer after she proposed to exercise her workplace rights to take annual and personal leave to recover from surgery. ...
In Touch: Full Federal Court says environmental claims on packaging not misleading representations; ACCC publishes first report on airline competition; more authorisations in response to COVID-19; and other developments
Full Federal Court says environmental claims on packaging not misleading representations; ACCC publishes first report on airline competition; more authorisations in response to COVID-19; and other developments ...
NSW turns up heat on developers of residential apartment buildings
The Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 (NSW) has passed. For developers of residential apartment buildings, we take a look at the key changes and outline the actions you should take next. ...
Allens appoints new Chairman
Fiona Crosbie has today been named the new Chairman of leading law firm Allens. Commenting on the appointment, outgoing Chairman, Ian Wallace said that Fiona is an outstanding partner and would pla ...
Key steps to prepare for the fifth edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations
The ASX Corporate Governance Council (the Council) recently published the Consultation Draft for a fifth edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (the Recommendations). ...
Allens advises MOECO on Vietnam's largest gas to power project
'We are delighted to have advised MOECO on this landmark investment, which will play a key role in Vietnam's national power landscape in the coming years,' said lead Partner Ngoc Anh Tran . Allens ...
Treasurer hails fifth wave of competition reform with changes to merger clearance rules
The Federal Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers MP, announced today that the Government is moving ahead with its plans to introduce significant changes to Australia's merger clearance rules. ...
Allens advises Pacific Energy on $350 million upsize of its debt facilities
The deal brings Pacific Energy's total debt facilities to $1.2 billion and allows it to continue to fund its strong pipeline of renewable power projects. 'Pacific Energy is playing a significant ro ...