Back in 2021, we represented the CFMEU (QLD) in an adverse action claim against BM Alliance Coal Operations Pty Ltd. The case concerned a member of the CFMEU who worked for labour hire company WorkPac at BM Alliance Coal Operations Pty Ltd’s Daunia mine near Moranbah in Queensland. The worker had his access to the mine revoked by BMA after raising health and safety concerns. He was given a warning by his employer WorkPac. After an investigation by WorkPac into allegations of misconduct, his employment with WorkPac ultimately came to an end. In January 2023, the Federal Court made an Order in favour of our client. We look at this win in a little more detail. https://bit.ly/3ZiaY6t #employmentlawyers #industriallawyers #workplacerights #adverseaction #federalcourtwin #cfmeu
Hall Payne Lawyers
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Hall Payne Lawyers (HPL) has been providing quality legal services for over 25 years. With head office in Brisbane, and a further 10 offices throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria, HPL is proud of its strong local focus, offering a comprehensive range of professional services designed to meet the legal needs of individuals, families, community and member organisations, as well as small to medium enterprise. As a mid-sized legal firm, Hall Payne Lawyers are large enough to offer you the depth and breadth of expertise you would expect at a large legal firm - but small enough to provide the personalised, prompt and friendly service that has been key to our success in building long-term relationships with our valued clients. At HPL, 'we understand it's personal' and that's why, in managing your legal matters, our focus will not only be on the 'here and now' but also on planning for any future needs or challenges that may arise
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https://www.hallpayne.com.au
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- Law Practice
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- 51-200 employees
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- Brisbane, QLD
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- Privately Held
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- Employment Law, Wills and Estates, Industrial Relations, Commercial Law, Immigration Law, Defamation Law, Disability and Super, Personal Injury, and Health Law
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If you’re in a dispute that may end up in legal proceedings, contemporaneous file notes can be used as documentary evidence to corroborate direct oral evidence of a fact. They can be extremely useful in a variety of different situations, including disciplinary, bullying or discrimination issues in the workplace, as they are generally regarded as a more accurate record of events than oral evidence given months or years after the events. In our experience, where there is conflicting witness evidence, and one witnesses account is corroborated by a contemporaneous note, that evidence is more likely to be accepted by the Court/Commission/Tribunal. https://bit.ly/3WSwIrn #employmentlawyers #workplacerights #contemporaneousnotes
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Last Friday, HPL staff attended the RUN DIPG Annual Moonlight Gala, held on May 17th, which is DIPG Awareness Day. This event aims to raise awareness of DIPG and fundraise for crucial research. RUN DIPG is a charity dedicated to improving outcomes for patients, families, and communities impacted by the deadliest form of childhood cancer – the brainstem cancer, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), also known as diffuse midline glioma (DMG). Throughout the evening, we heard touching stories from Australian families affected by DIPG/DMG and learned about the origins of RUN DIPG. This charity holds a special place in the hearts of many HPL staff, and we are dedicated to supporting their mission. We encourage you to learn more about RUN DIPG’s mission and contribute if you can by visiting their website: https://lnkd.in/gbEzRSRw #MoonlightGala2024 #MovingTowardsACure
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It is estimated that nearly 6 million people volunteer their time, knowledge and expertise through various organisations annually across Australia. Volunteers are not covered by any State or Federal employment awards or workplace agreements; however, they still have workplace rights that are protected in legislation. https://bit.ly/3YiphGZ #workplacerights #workerscompensationclaims #volunteerworkplacerights #volunteerworkplaceobligations
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In criminal law matters in Queensland, there are two drug types of drug diversion: 👉🏼 Court ordered drug diversion; and 👉🏼 Police drug diversion. Courts can order drug diversion as a penalty, with the primary purpose of rehabilitation. Or police can offer drug diversion to help people address their drug use and associated offending behaviour. Our latest blog explores the difference between the two options. https://bit.ly/3UXEezN #criminallaw #drugdiversionqueensland #courtordereddrugdiversion #policedrugdiversion
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In simple terms, it is legal for your boss to monitor and track your work-related tasks and performance while at work; whether working from home or on site. However, employers do not have unrestricted rights to conduct surveillance on an employee’s use of the employer’s (or the employee’s) communication devices. In this blog, we explore what can and cannot occur in relation to employee and workplace surveillance. https://bit.ly/3v8tz8i #employmentlawyers #workplacerights #employeemonitoring #workplacesurveillance
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Changes to migration laws are being introduced to try to curb temporary migrant worker exploitation and hold employers who conduct themselves this way accountable. Migrant worker exploitation has been widely recognised in a variety of industries across Australia. As is often the case, fault may only lie with a few “bad apples” doing the wrong thing, but vulnerable overseas workers deserve our protection from these sorts of behaviours and practices. The Migration Amendment (Strengthening Employer Compliance) Act 2024 received royal assent on 20 February 2024 and commences from 1 July 2024. https://bit.ly/3QwKxYd #immigrationlawyers #temporarymigrantworkers #migrationamendments #protectionformigrantworkers
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When you see a doctor or you’re admitted to a hospital in NSW, you expect to get the best treatment available and to feel safe and cared for. Medical practitioners, specialists, allied health professionals and hospital staff in NSW are highly trained and skilled, so naturally, you put all your faith and trust in them. Unfortunately, sometimes individuals can become injured or ill due to the treatment they receive or the lack of treatment or care from a medical professional. We explore the options for those people to sue for medical negligence in NSW. https://bit.ly/3EH1BFf #medicalnegligence #medicalnegligenceclaim #medicalnegligencelawyer #medicalnegligencensw
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Hall Payne Lawyers are now hiring for a Senior Associate to join our Brisbane Employment & Industrial Relations team. This is a unique and rare opportunity to join the firm's highly regarded Industrial and Employment law practice at a senior level. The position will be located in Brisbane and will provide the successful applicant with the opportunity to join our leadership team. View more about this job opportunity and apply now below: https://lnkd.in/g7FK6b6U
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We were thrilled again to have been a sponsor at the QCU Labour Day dinner in Brisbane last Friday night. HPL staff said the night was a chance to celebrate the relentless drive, dedication, and tireless efforts of numerous members striving for improved, safer, and fairer workplaces within our community. Our principal, Linda McEnery, had the honor of presenting an award on Friday night. Hall Payne Lawyers congratulates each person who was honored on Friday night. #QCULabourDayDinner #hallpaynelawyers #QueenslandUnions