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GuardianLegal Australia

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 410 358 455

Address: Gateway, 1 Macquarie Place 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://guardianlegalaustralia.com

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25.01.2022 IBA/LexisNexis eyeWitness to Atrocities App LexisNexis partnered with the International Bar Association in London to create eyeWitness to Atrocities. eyeWitness combines law and technology to assist human rights defenders in documenting and reporting human rights atrocities in a secure and verifiable way, so the information can be used as evidence in a court of law. eyeWitness' innovative system is based on three pillars:... First, the eyeWitness to Atrocities mobile camera app allows documenters on the ground to capture photos and video that are embedded with metadata at the moment the footage was captured. This information helps to verify where and when the footage was taken and whether or not it was altered. Second, when an app user sends footage to the eyeWitness server, eyeWitness creates a record of who has had access to the information captured, or a trusted chain of custody. LexisNexis utilizes its world-class data hosting capabilities to provide the secure repository for the information collected with the app, with the same technology used to safeguard sensitive and confidential material for its clients every day. Ensuring the security of information stored in the eyeWitness servers is key to allowing photos and video to be used as evidence in court. Third, eyeWitness ensures this information is processed for justice. All information received by eyeWitness is reviewed by lawyers who tag, catalog and process this visual evidence to meet the requirements of investigators. eyeWitness then identifies the international, regional and/or national bodies best placed to act on the information. The eyeWitness to Atrocities app currently has more than 10,000 downloads and the website has been accessed in 130 countries. In September 2018, a military tribunal in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) condemned two high-ranking commanders for murder and torture constituting crimes against humanity. These convictions represent the first time eyeWitness app video footage was submitted to proceedings as incriminating evidence, and an all-time first in the DRC. In December 2016, eyeWitness won the Geneva Centre for Security Policy Prize for Innovation in Global Security. The Prize for Innovation in Global Security recognizes individuals or organizations that have created innovative solutions that address international security challenges. See the LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation webpage for more: https://www.lexisnexisrolfoundation.org/pr/eyewitness.aspx

24.01.2022 Underpayment of Wages - Wage theft? Or just poor payroll management? By Mark Bastick, Guardian Legal Austalia In recent months, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has placed increased scrutiny on underpayment of wages, or "wage theft", as it is otherwise known. George Calombaris, Heston Blumenthal, Subway and Woolworths are just some of the big name associated with the significant and systemic underpayment of staff.... In an effort to combat the increase in underpayments, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has introduced model annualised salary clauses into award including the Clerks Private Sector Award, the General Retail Industry Award, the Banking, Finance and Insurance Industry Award, and the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award, with significant fines being in place for non-compliance. The Attorney-General is also considering new legislation imposing criminal sanctions, including imprisonment, for serious instances of wage theft. Mark Bastick of Guardian Legal Australia examines these reforms and the annualised safety clause coming into effect from 1 March 2020 in the accompanying article. Guardian Legal Australia’s regularly advise businesses on how to plan for, and manage payroll compliance risks. Visit https://lnkd.in/gMdDR3x for more. hashtag#wagetheft hashtag#fairworkombudsman hashtag#2020ready

22.01.2022 The risks of swinging an axe willy-nilly in the workforce .... By Mark Bastick, Guardian Legal Australia A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has reinforced the need for employers to undertake redundancies only where there is a genuine reason, and to exercise procedural fairness in the process.... Guardian Legal Australia’s employment lawyers regularly advise businesses and HR professionals on workplace health and safety, and how to plan for, and manage compliance issues and risks associated with changes in the law. See our paper on LinkedIn or visit Guardian Legal Australia at https://www.guardianlegalaustralia.com for more. #employmentlaw #redundancy #unfairdismissal

13.01.2022 Seasons Greetings to our clients and friends GLA is taking a break for the summer. We will be closed from Tuesday 24 December and reopening on Monday 20th January 2020. We take this opportunity to wish our clients and friends a joyful Christmas and a happy, safe and prosperous new year!... #merryxmas #happynewyear2020

07.01.2022 The importance of an independent and professional investigation of employee complaints By Mark Bastick, Guardian Legal Australia A recent sexual harassment decision by the South Australian Employment Tribunal condemned a supermarket’s handling of a staff member's sexual harassment complaint and found them vicariously liable for the actions of their employee as a result. Deputy President Farrell noted the case highlights the need to ensure that employers conduct independent i...nvestigations and maintain proper records when complaints are made. Guardian Legal Australia’s employment lawyers regularly advise businesses and HR professionals on workplace health and safety, and how to plan for, and manage compliance issues and risks associated with changes in the law. If you have any questions or issues with respect to this topic, please visit us at http:/www.guardianlegalaustralia.com for more. #humanresourcemanagement #complaints #workplaceinvestigations