In one of the biggest compensation payments for a general protection claims to date, the Hawkesbury Race Club (“the Club”) has been ordered to make a $2.8 million dollar payout to a long-serving manager, Vivienne Leggett (“Mrs Leggett”), who had her life “effectively destroyed” by a new CEO, Greg Rudolf (“Mr Rudolf”). Background In May […]
A sushi restaurant was ordered to pay $355,000 in penalties after the Fair Work Ombudsman (“FWO”) brought a case against them for underpaying employees and falsifying records. Summary The case brought against Delishco Pty Ltd (“the Company”), which operates as ‘Moga Izakaya & Sushi’ in Brisbane, was heard in the Federal Circuit and Family Court. A $305,000 […]
This month we extend a warm welcome to our new Senior Solicitor, Peter Hindeleh. Bringing over 5 years’ experience spanning multiple areas of law, including litigation and dispute resolution in all NSW Courts, we look forward to having Peter’s contributions and expertise here at Stevens & Associates Lawyers. Peter completed a Bachelor of Law […]
Congratulations to Josh Hoggett who was admitted last Friday as a lawyer in the NSW Supreme Court. He was moved by our director, Nick Stevens. Josh has worked here at Stevens & Associates since his first year of law school, first as a Paralegal and most recently as a Graduate at Law. We are […]
Following the Labor Party’s recent win and Anthony Albanese’s stance to support a wage rise in line with inflation, the Fair Work Commission (“FWC”) handed down a rare split increase decision on Wednesday, 15 June 2022. The Decision According to the new government, this decision will assist individuals with the increasing cost of living […]
On 22 June 2022, the Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker (FWO) has announced their strategic priorities for the year ahead. We summarise the priorities to give employers and employees alike a ‘heads up’ for what is to come from the regulatory body: 1. University Sector Ms Parker said the universities sector was a new compliance […]
The FWO has secured a total of $204,000 in penalties against the operators of Riddhi Siddhi Pty Ltd (“the Company”), which operates ‘Vege Rama’ – a Brisbane fast food outlet, after the use of false records to disrupt their investigation. Background The FWO investigation into the business was first launched in November of 2020, after […]
In light of the Labor Party’s recent win in the Federal Election last month, here is a summary of some of the Labor Party’s key Industrial Relations Policy promises they brought forward in their campaign: Wage Rises to Match Inflation During his campaign, now Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promised to back wage growth to match […]
Millions of Australians will be entitled to 10 days’ paid domestic violence leave (FDV leave) per year under a landmark decision by the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWCFB) handed down on Monday, 16 May 2022. The entitlement will be in addition to the unpaid 5 days’ unpaid FDV leave that all workers […]
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCA) has recently awarded almost $100,000.00 in damages and penalties to an employee for their employer’s unlawful adverse action. Judge Riley found that the company Asaleo Personal Care Pty Ltd (the Company) placed the sourcing manager (Mr Lees) on a performance review and then dismissed him because […]