Sexual Harassment
Personal law update Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual behaviour where the victim feels offended, intimidated or humiliated, and it was reasonable in the circumstances for them to feel that way.…
Employment Law
Tips For Distinguishing Independent Contractors From Employees
Independent Contractors vs Employees? When an employer considers the cost of labour they may find they ask themselves, independent contractors vs employees? It is important to protect to distinguish between…
Pace Lawyers wins Landmark Federal Court Case against Commonwealth Bank
Barker v Commonwealth Bank of Australia The Federal Court of Australia has delivered a landmark decision in the case of Barker v Commonwealth Bank of Australia [2012] FCA 942 awarding…
Termination of Employment and the Unfair Dismissal Regime
As an employer it is important to understand what laws govern termination of employment and unfair dismissal in Australia, and where you fit in. Since the implementation of the national…
Employer Obligations and the Paid Parental Leave Scheme
As an employer, parental leave obligations are something it is essential to understand. Since 1 January 2010, parental leave and related entitlements have formed part of the National Employment Standards…
Workplace Bullying: How Will The New Laws Affect Your Business?
What are the New Workplace Bullying Laws? The Federal Government recently announced its intention to amend the existing laws on workplace bullying to allow complaints to be brought before the…
Age-based Discrimination in the Workplace
What acts reference age-based discrimination? Both the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) and the Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth) prevent employers from age-based discrimination. These Acts apply whether an employee…
Employee grievances and workplace disputes: whose problem are they?
As lawyers, we often assist employers in the drafting of company grievance procedures, either by way of a formal stand alone Grievance Policy, as part of a suite of corporate…
Interviewing tips and traps: how to avoid the legal minefield
Employers spend a great deal of time and money in the search for the perfect employee: someone who will excel in the demands of the role, whilst also fitting in…
High Court rules no contractual term of mutual trust and confidence
Barker v CBA Appeal Decision Pace Lawyers has represented Mr Barker in his pursuit of the CBA for the last 4 years. In its decision handed down this morning, the…