Employee Litigation Following Termination on Account of Vaccination Status
In 2021 a significant proportion of employers implemented vaccination policies, either because they were required due to Public Health Orders or on account of the employer implementing their own policy in the absence of a Public Health Order. Since then there have been cases filtering [...]
Misuse of trade secrets by former employees – steps an employer should take to prevent this
Protection of confidential information for employers Departing employees can pose a risk to the future goodwill of a business, as they have had the opportunity to form relationships with its customers and suppliers. Employees will often be given unfettered access to commercially sensitive documents and [...]
Significant General Protections Damages Award
The Federal Court of Australia has recently ordered an account of damages to be paid to a senior-employee of Hawkesbury Race Club, Mrs Leggett, due to the bullying and harassment resulting from her employment. This case highlights consequences that result from overbearing and harassing management [...]
Potential Legislative Reforms for Non-Disclosure Agreements
The Victorian Government is taking steps to prohibit the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements, sometimes called “gag orders”, to silence employees. This landmark decision comes as the State’s Ministerial Taskforce on Workplace Sexual Harassment released 26 recommendations for the Government to implement in response to growing [...]
Pointon Partners Commercial Law Seminar – 14 July 2022
Join us for an in person presentation by Andrew Cassin of Cassin Advisory for advice on the process of preparing your business for sale.Andrew is the author of "On Your Terms - 101 Ways to Prepare a Business for Sale or Succession."Our partners Michael Bishop, Aaron [...]
Pointon Partners Employment Law Webinar: Key issues for the new financial year
Please join us as our employment lawyers Michael Bishop, Amelita Hensman and Ben Drysdale discuss the key employment issues likely to impact your business in the new financial year, including: Returning to work – employer and employee obligations Vaccinations Superannuation changes Engaging independent contractors, part-time employees [...]
Terminating an Employee for Excessive Phone Usage during Work Hours
As employees start to return to the office, they may find it increasingly difficult to leave their personal lives at home. Employees may be tempted to handle private affairs such as a side business or non-work related calls during working hours. While employers may be [...]
Pointon Partners Employment Law Presentation
Last October our partner Michael Bishop delivered a client webinar on the subject of employee share & option schemes. He discussed the different types of schemes which can be used, the reasons why an employer may establish a scheme and whether an employee share & option [...]
Employment Law Information Webinar – Independant Contractors – The Recent High Court Decisions
On 24 February, our emploment lawyers Michael Bishop and Ben Drysdale discussed the recent High Court Decisions regarding Indpendant Contractors and how this can affect your business as well as steps your business should be taking. If you would like to view the recording of [...]
Issuing of Formal Directions re Mandatory Vaccination of Authorised Workers
Late last week the Victorian Government released the formal Directions underpinning its announcement the prior week that those Victorian workers who had been classified as “authorised workers” during the pandemic would be required to be vaccinated in order to continue working. These Directions are framed [...]