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Creating reputational risk for an employer may be a valid reason for dismissal
On 20 September 2021 Mr Omar Chebbo, a mobile crane operator employed by Major Crane Logistics Pty Ltd (Company) attended an anti-vaccine mandate rally in Melbourne. The protest was attended by almost 2000 individuals who became violent, throwing rocks and bottles at police and damaging the CFMEU's ...
First FWC decision in its new 'stop sexual-harassment' jurisdiction
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has issued its first decision in the anti-sexual-harassment jurisdiction that was introduced last year. The FWC dismissed the application after finding that the parties no longer worked in the same location and there was therefore no risk of interaction that could give ...
Industrial manslaughter laws around Australia
The following map sets out the status of industrial manslaughter laws in each Australian jurisdiction. ...
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. ...
Allens tops 2021 M&A league tables
Allens advised on transactions across the region valued at approximately $250 billion 1 and the majority of the top 10 largest public M&A deals announced in Australia in 2021. The firm's rankings ...
Allens advises LAVO on world-first hydrogen energy storage system
The LAVO HESS – which took three wins at Australia's Good Design Awards and was showcased at the COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow – is now being commercialised in a world-first first hydrogen energy ...
Nucleus – corporate law developments: virtual meetings and e-signing lead a raft of changes coming in 2022
After an extremely busy end to the year, we are pleased to present our snapshot of corporate law developments to the end of 2021. We wish you all the very best for the Christmas and New Year break, and look forward to bringing you further developments through Nucleus in 2022. ...
Allens advises on sale of Playground XYZ
Playground XYZ is a client of Allens' Accelerate practice, which was the first dedicated startups and scaleups practice from a major law firm in Australia. 'We are delighted to have assisted the ...
Allens advises Canopus Networks on $10 million capital raise
The new funding will allow Canopus Networks to accelerate its growth and expand into 5G, gaming and international markets. 'We are delighted to have assisted Canopus on this transaction given our ...
Allens advises Green Peak Energy on investment by CBRE Investment Management
CBRE IM's investment will be used to fund new rooftop solar PV and energy storage projects and Green Peak Energy's working capital requirements. 'We are delighted to have advised Green Peak Energy ...