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Service with labour hire company counts after a transfer of business
The FWC has decided that an employee's service with a labour hire company will count as service with his new employer following a transfer of business ...
Biometric scanner dismissal unfair
In April, we reported on Jeremy Lee being granted permission to appeal after he was dismissed for refusing to use a biometric scanner in the workplace. The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has since decided the dismissal was unfair. ...
A fait accompli: employee unfairly dismissed by labour-hire company
The Fair Work Commission has criticised a labour-hire company for dismissing a casual employee at the direction of a host company, without asking why ...
Are your employees entitled to unpaid family and domestic violence leave?
All modern award-covered employees, including casual employees, are now entitled to a new form of leave to deal with family and domestic violence. ...
Confidentiality lost in court – restraining an independent contractor
An independent contractor kept and used a client list, but the New South Wales Court of Appeal decided the list had lost its confidentiality because it had been disclosed in court. ...
Damages for employer's repudiation of employment contract
The Victorian Supreme Court has awarded Mr Loone, a Managing Principle with Crowe Horwath Australia, $423,445 in damages after a repudiation of his employment contract by his employer. ...
Increased responsibility for franchisors under new laws
From 27 October 2017, franchisors may be liable if their franchisees contravene certain workplace laws. Senior Associate Chloe Wilton reports on practical steps that franchisors can take to reduce the risk of being held liable under these new laws. ...
Allens advises financiers on Manildra Solar Farm Project
Allens has advised two global financiers with respect to the provision of senior debt facilities to First Solar in connection with the development of the Manildra Solar Farm. The solar farm, locate ...
Allens advises on Beryl Solar Farm financing and development
Allens has advised First Solar on the financing of its 87 megawatt Beryl Solar Farm development. Allens also advised First Solar on the engineering, procurement and construction; operations and ...
Allens advises Iron Mountain on groundbreaking $250 million syndicated Term Loan B facility
Allens has advised Iron Mountain Incorporated ( Iron Mountain ) on an Australian dollar syndicated Term Loan B facility to be used for the refinancing of its existing facilities. The financing ...