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Hall Payne Lawyers

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 1800 659 114

Address: 27 Peel St 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: https://hallpayne.com.au

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25.01.2022 These fur babies certainly lift the spirits in the office. There's always time for a cuddle and one of the best ways to put a smile on your face.

25.01.2022 Social media is everywhere; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn etc. People of all ages hold social media accounts across multiple platforms. We often use our social media profiles to preserve memories such as family photos, events and notes to friends or relatives. It may not be common to be asked to deal with a loved one’s social media accounts after they die and therefore, the process would be quite unfamiliar for most.... However, as the number of social media users increases this will no doubt be a more common task. So, what’s the process for dealing with social media accounts after someone dies? https://bit.ly/3eGMRYs #WillsEstates #YourWill #BrisbaneLawyers #SydneyLawyers #HobartLawyers #DarwinLawyers #MelbourneLawyers

24.01.2022 Is it reasonable when an employer ‘forces’ a worker to resign? Being forced to resign is often referred to as ‘constructive dismissal’ and it’s a form of unfair dismissal. There are options to challenge the legality and validity of a termination if you’ve been forced to resign.... Learn more here about constructive dismissals and your employment rights and entitlements. https://bit.ly/3epMhNZ #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #UnfairDismissal #ConstructiveDismissal #ForcedToResign

24.01.2022 Last night CFMEU Qld & NT held a dinner in Brisbane, where two of our Directors Linda Brangan and Luke Tiley and Associates Dale Blackmore and Kris Birch attend...ed. They were joined on the table with general manager Marcus Stephen from Prostate Awareness Australia, an organisation that Hall Payne Lawyers is proud to sponsor. See more

24.01.2022 Labour hire employees are workers employed by one company but perform their work at an external company. An increasing number of workers in Australia perform work under a labour hire agreement. This has triggered important questions for many of those workers:... What rights do I have as a labour hire employee? Am I protected from being unfairly dismissed if my employer’s client no longer wants me? In our latest blog from employment lawyer Tim Grellman, we review the case of Johnson v Chelgrave Contracting Australia where the Fair Work Commission considered these specific questions. https://bit.ly/3b5x31K #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #CaseReview #FairWorkCommission #UnfairDismissal

23.01.2022 After separation where there are children of the relationship, it’s important to put plans in place to ensure both parents have equal shared responsibility for the children, except in cases of family violence or child abuse. This shared responsibility could include the child spending time with each parent. At times, a child may say they do not wish to spend time with one parent. ... The question then becomes, Can you force them to spend time with the other parent? or Can you prevent them from spending time with the other parent? Family lawyer Gary Su addresses this in our latest blog. https://bit.ly/33xAnyq #FamilyLaw #QueenslandLawyers #ParentingResponsibilities #SpendTimeWithChildren

23.01.2022 Just 3 days left of Movember!!! We are currently on $970 just $30 away from our target, please help us support this amazing cause by raising as much money as we can. Follow this link below to donate!!! https://movember.com/t/hpl-legends?mc=1

23.01.2022 PEXA is Australia’s online settlement and lodgement platform for property transactions and Hall Payne’s property/conveyancing team are registered PEXA members. PEXA offers our clients more security, flexibility and certainty in their conveyancing matters. Learn more here about the types of transactions which can be completed on PEXA, the benefits, who can use PEXA and how much it costs.... https://bit.ly/3i3e9cr #Conveyancing #PropertyLawyers #eConveyancing #ElectronicConveyancing #PEXATransactions #PropertyTransactions

23.01.2022 MS ELIZABETH RUTH MOHLE - Member of the Order of Australia in the General Division For significant service to industrial relations, to the nursing profession, a...nd to the superannuation sector, through leadership and governance roles with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation, the Queensland Council of Unions, the Queensland Nurses' and Midwives' Union, Queensland Community Alliance, QSuper, HESTA Super Fund and the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees See more

23.01.2022 If you’ve been terminated from your work and you think that decision was unfair, there are options available to challenge that decision. There are a few steps to go through initially though; the first being to determine if there was, in fact, a ‘dismissal’. Once this is clear, it needs to be determined if it was unfair and also if it was harsh, unjust or unreasonable.... IMPORTANT: there are strict time limits to lodge an unfair dismissal claim. You must lodge your application within 21 days of the dismissal taking effect; so, it’s critical that you act fast if you want to pursue an unfair dismissal claim against your employer. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/2mi3vXw #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #UnfairDismissal #UFDClaims

22.01.2022 Australian private sector employees have a protected workplace entitlement to ‘personal/carer’s leave’, commonly referred to as sick leave. Sometimes, employees find they’ve exhausted all their sick leave entitlement but they’re still sick and unable to attend work. In this blog, we look at the options available to employees who have used all their paid sick leave but are still sick.... http://bit.ly/2kZq4zL #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers#WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #SickLeave #LeaveEntitlements #TakingSickLeave

22.01.2022 Are you about to lose your driver’s licence and need a licence for your job? You may be eligible for a Queensland restricted licence. This could be a work licence or a special hardship licence.... Either way, there are quite stringent conditions that must be met before you can apply for one of these. It’s essential that you get the application process right the first time or you run the risk of not being able to drive until you are eligible to get your licence back. Learn more about restricted licences in our latest blog from criminal lawyer Kris Birch. https://bit.ly/2OHAxeo #CriminalLaw #TrafficLaw #CriminalDefenseLawyer #QueenslandLawyers #BrisbaneLawyers #LostLicence #RestrictedLicence #SpecialHardshipLicence

21.01.2022 When buying your new home (or other real estate), transfer duty is likely the biggest upfront cost after the actual cost of the property. It is sometimes overlooked in the budgeting process, by excited purchasers. Transfer duty (which used to be called stamp duty) is the government tax levied on a number of different transactions and cannot be avoided when buying your home. Learn more about transfer duty in our latest blog; how much you’ll pay in Queensland, handy calculators..., concessions available, when you pay it and where exceptions apply. http://bit.ly/2WTAkJs #Conveyancing #StampDuty #TransferDuty #BuyingProperty

21.01.2022 Today is a test for Matt Canavan & other pro-mining LNP Senators. Labor is calling on the Government to pull out of its High Court action to pay permanent coal miners as casuals. Will Matt back coal miners, or the big mining companies? CFMEU Mining & Energy Australian Unions

21.01.2022 Casual coal miners having their bonus docked if injuries or safety incidents are reported by workmates The Queensland Board of Inquiry into the Grosvenor ex...plosion also heard Anglo executives say with a straight face this week that a labour hire workforce was 'the safest'. What rubbish. Mineworkers need job security to speak up about safety. See more

21.01.2022 All too prevalently we receive enquiries from family members who are suspicious that a vulnerable or elderly family member has been influenced or even bullied by a close relative or family member, to change their Will. In our latest blog we look the issues around ‘undue influence’ including what it is, some of the difficulties associated with proving it and the standard onus of proof. https://bit.ly/3ktTXBL... #WillsEstates #UndueInfluence #ConestedEstates #ChallengeAWill

20.01.2022 In another significant win for workers and the United Workers Union, the Full Court has dismissed appeals by employers’ Berkeley Challenge and Spotless Services, in favour of the employees. The original cases related to the termination of employment of workers at both businesses, under s119 of the Fair Work Act. In terminating the workers, the employers relied on the premise of ‘ordinary and customary turnover of labour’. In considering a number of factors during the appeals..., the court determined that the terminations did not fall within the exception permitted under s119. The affected employees were now entitled to redundancy pay. This decision is a significant win for workers across many industries, especially under the current economic climate. Read more about the case in our latest blog from industrial and employer lawyer Luke Tiley. https://bit.ly/34MEuI7 #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #WorkersCompensationClaims

20.01.2022 On this R U OK DAY reach out in any way you can. Make a call, knock on a friends door, smile at someone passing you by. Your simple act of kindness c...ould save a life. If you are in an emergency, or immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, please contact emergency services 000.

20.01.2022 In this case, we represented a CBA worker in a workplace bullying incident which led to a workers’ compensation claim for psychological injury. The worker’s Comcare claim was rejected and subsequently appealed to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. Critical to the appeal, was access to employment records which go to the behaviour of the employees involved in the bullying. The Tribunal ordered CBA to disclose the records, finding that they were logically probative to the wo...rker’s allegations about the alleged bullying. Another excellent win for victims of workplace bullying. https://bit.ly/3pxVZUE #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #WorkersCompensationClaims #Bullying #WorkplaceBullying #StopBullying

20.01.2022 YOUR SAFETY AT WORK IS NOT NEGOTIABLE Every worker has the right to be safe at work and return home after every shift. If you’ve been injured at work (even if ...working from home), going it alone against the insurer and employer can be daunting, frustrating and exhausting. As with all other types of insurance, the workers comp insurer’s interests are not the same as yours. Working with a lawyer will ensure you get everything you should, not just the basics. Getting the compensation you deserve is as simple as one call: 03 6215 8100

20.01.2022 Our gorgeous boy Legend, doing great at #woolworthsnambour Next time you enter the fruit and veg section at #woolworths or #Coles can I encourage you to take i...n all the different sights, sounds, smells, temperatures and textures. NOW, just for a moment consider it from an assistance dog perspective at ground level, it really does give a whole new perspective and appreciation for all assistance dogs and the hours of dedicated training which helps them to become neutral to all the different stimulus and be able to focus their attention on their handler. #Dogs really are inspiring. #assistancedog #assistancedogintraining #labradorretriever #fostercare #fosterlove

20.01.2022 Back in May, we reported on a dispute related to the interpretation of a clause in an enterprise agreement. We represented the ETU Queensland & NT (ETU) in the matter. The Federal Court had found in favour of the ETU, which saw compensation paid to ETU members in excess of $28,000. At that time, the court had not yet addressed any penalty to be imposed on the employer.... On 28 July an amount of pecuniary penalty was imposed on Kentz Pty Ltd in the amount of $15,000 to be paid to the ETU. An excellent win for the union and their members and a warning to employers who seek to read words into an enterprise agreement. https://bit.ly/3dES7ui #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #WorkersRights

20.01.2022 Have you considered leaving an ‘eligible’ person out of your Will? Although the contents of your Will are your own personal wishes, if you don’t take into consideration the potential rights at law of an eligible person left out of it, you could leave the estate open to a Family Provision Application. This not only costs money (out of the estate), it delays distribution and can cause significant heartache to all interested parties.... Make sure you understand any ramifications of deliberately leaving someone out of your Will before you finalise it. http://bit.ly/2JKW4Ry #WillsEstates #ChallengeAWill #ContestedEstates

19.01.2022 Financial Agreements allow parties to determine how property and financial resources will be dealt with in the event of separation. They can also set out spousal maintenance rights. In our latest blog from family lawyer Gary Su, we look at what happens in the event of the death of one party to a financial agreement. Does the agreement continue?... Can the agreement be set aside? Can the agreement be challenged? https://bit.ly/31j8qZZ #FamilyLaw #FamilyLawyers #FinancialAgreements #BindingFinancialAgreements #Prenups #BrisbaneLawyers #IpswichLawyer

19.01.2022 The temptation to record conversations with your employer, particularly related to workplace issues, is probably more common than you’d think. But be very careful! You need to know if your recording, secret or not, is actually legal.... And that depends on a number of factors. http://bit.ly/32jiUqJ #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #IllegalRecording

19.01.2022 There’s a lot going on in the employment law space during COVID-19. Things are changing rapidly and it’s sometimes difficult to keep up. With the recent extension of JobKeeper through to March 2021, employees need to stay continually aware of how constant changes may affect their employment rights and entitlements. In our latest blog, we look at the implications of reduced hours and subsequently reduced pay, under a JobKeeper Direction. ... https://bit.ly/3ipxWmb #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #JobKeeperDirections #JobKeeperEntitlements JobKeeperEligibility

18.01.2022 A protection order is a document issued by a court which orders a person to stop threats or acts of domestic violence. It does NOT AUTOMATICALLY prevent you from seeing your children. However, there can be situations/circumstances where the making of a protection order against you may affect your contact and communication with your children.... Learn more in our latest blog. https://bit.ly/3dpZNBW #FamilyLaw #DomesticViolence #ProtectionOrders #TimeWithChildren

18.01.2022 The Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG) is a safety net scheme that provides assistance for eligible employees who have lost their jobs under specific circumstances. It’s a scheme of last resort that provides financial assistance for unpaid employee entitlements in insolvency. But if you’re not eligible for FEG, there may be other avenues open to you to pursue your unpaid entitlements so don’t give up give us a call to investigate your options. In this latest blog from emplo...yment lawyer Kristen **, we look at the FEG scheme specifically, including who is entitled, what can be claimed, how to apply and who is ineligible. https://bit.ly/3osw7Ii #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #FairEmploymentGuarantee #FEG

18.01.2022 Verifying your identity is a fundamental step in the process of conveyancing, including e-conveyancing (with PEXA), to avoid any fraudulent property transactions. We’re pleased to advise that we provide secure and simple options for verifying your identity for your e-conveyancing transactions. In our latest blog, you can learn about those options; how we verify, the types of ID you require and what happens when you’re outside Australia.... https://bit.ly/2Zzs2rB #Conveyancing #PropertyLawyers #eConveyancing #ElectronicConveyancing #PEXATransactions #PropertyTransactions

17.01.2022 The workplace can be an environment of stress for some workers; and even more so in recent months. Sometimes workers feel they are being bullied, harassed or victimised by their manager and some develop psychological problems as a result of this. Although they may feel it is bullying behaviour, it can actually sometimes be ‘reasonable management action being carried out in a reasonable manner’. ... So, how do you tell the difference? http://bit.ly/2kkSbJl #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #WorkersCompensationClaims #WorkplaceBullying #Bullying

16.01.2022 In June this year, we represented the CFMEU Construction & General QLD/NT and 2 of their officials to challenge allegations made by the ABCC of unlawful industrial action at the Qube construction site at Broadbeach in Queensland. The ABCC was seeking significant penalties to be imposed on our clients for the alleged industrial breach. The Federal Court handed down its judgment last week, wholly dismissing the proceeding; delivering a resounding win to the Union and its offici...als. Read more in our latest blog from industrial and employment lawyer Joe Kennedy. https://bit.ly/3lVQ3mb #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #UnlawfulIndustrialAction #WorkplaceRights #CFMMEU #WorkersRights

16.01.2022 In May this year, Fair Work Commission President, Justice Iain Ross AO that unfair dismissal claims have increased by 60% in April 2020 as compared to April 2019. This led us to look at what some of the reasons for such a substantial increase and whether or not (and/or how), the current pandemic situation might be influencing this. Since first posting this article, we have again visited the employment/unemployment figures which as many would be aware, have worsened.... These significant and ongoing increases in the rate of unemployment, along with uncertainty and non-compliance of employers are some of the factors we looked at earlier in the year and would appear to be factors leading to surges in unfair dismissal claims still. Learn more https://bit.ly/2ZJ9Xsj #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #UnfairDismissalClaims #CoronavirusAndEmployment #UnemploymentFigures

15.01.2022 Vale Peter Simpson!

15.01.2022 We’re currently representing the daughter of a man who died as a result of anaphylactic shock after a bee sting at a bee farm site. The matter is before the Coroner in the Magistrates Court Coronial Division (Tasmania), with one of the main issues to be determined being whether the victim was a worker at the time of the incident. Exploring the issue will be relevant for the family in relation to potential entitlements under workers compensation and fatal accident laws.... https://bit.ly/3mWsBpw #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #WorkersCompensationClaims #CoronialInquest #CoronersCourt

14.01.2022 Great result for our very own Jessica Hodge with her article Queensland reforms affecting workers’s comp claims for psychological injuries. Clearly a highly regarded opinion piece.

14.01.2022 Although, in some parts of Australia, there are signs of some sort of new normality returning, it’s still important to maintain awareness of your rights and entitlements as workers and the employment law obligations of your employer. Today’s reminder is around ‘sham contracting’. Sham contracting is a disguised employment relationship. It’s where a worker is engaged by a company as an independent contractor when in fact, they should be engaged as an employee.... Are you a contractor when really, you should be an employee? Or perhaps you know someone feeling trapped into this working relationship or being pressured or manipulated into a contractor arrangement? Our employment teams across the country help workers firstly identify if their working relationship is legal and secondly, if not legal, we work with them through their rights and entitlements at law. http://bit.ly/2NX8CaN #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #WorkersCompensationClaims #MedicalNegligence #FamilyLaw #WillsEstates #Conveyancing #CriminalLaw #CriminalDefenseLawyer #SexualAbuseClaims #HistoricalAbuseClaims #ImmigrationLawyers

14.01.2022 Historically, the lasting consequences of child abuse, particularly PTSD, has prevented survivors throughout Australia from accessing the compensation they deserve. When the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse handed down its report, it noted survivors took, on average, 22 years to speak up about the abuse they had endured. This meant survivors were usually well out of time to bring a claim for compensation. Recent legislative changes pave the... way for those survivors to access the compensation for pain and suffering and the financial losses caused by the abuse. In this article, we look at the primary differences between compensation via the National Redress Scheme and a common law claim due to someone else’s negligence. https://bit.ly/2WczgjY #BrisbaneLawyers #SydneyLawyers #MelbourneLawyers #HobartLawyers #DarwinLawyers #PTSD #InstitutionalSexualAbuse #AbuseClaims #RoyalCommissionSexualAbuse

13.01.2022 Globally on average 1 man dies by suicide every minute of every day. Suicide is largely preventable, help us make a difference and raise awareness. Four of our amazing staff at HPL, Dale, Andrew, Tim and Mark are growing their moustaches this Movember to raise awareness for all the dads, brothers, sons and mates in our lives. We would love it if you could spare some money to donate to this amazing cause and support the men in your lives this Movember. ... Please like and share so we can spread the support far and wide. Follow the link below to donate: https://movember.com/t/hpl-legends?mc=1 P.s We will keep you updated with how their moustaches are progressing.

13.01.2022 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY BOARD DECISION: NO SUSPENSION OF REGISTRATION AFTER SERIOUS CRIMINAL CHARGE Being charged with a serious criminal offence often results in a health practitioner being subject to immediate suspension of their registration, otherwise known as ‘immediate action’. We recently acted for a member of the Queensland Nurses and Midwives' Union who had action proposed to have their registration immediately suspended due to a serious assault charge.... The Nursing & Midwifery Board considered arguments we put forth on behalf of our client and decided NOT to take any further action. This was an excellent result for the member, enabling them to continue to practise without any conditions on their registration. Learn more here, in our latest blog from employment lawyer Paul Spoto. http://bit.ly/2LlrpxZ #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #DisciplinaryAction #HealthPractitioners #NursingAndMidwiferyBoard

12.01.2022 Our National Office team proudly supports MATES in Mining and Mates in Energy, to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention on R U OK Day. Every day is a good day to check in with a mate and see if they're ok. #flytheflag2020 #mates #ruok

10.01.2022 During COVID, there has been a spike in employees being terminated ‘summarily’ or without notice, for alleged serious misconduct. This may be connected to unscrupulous employers panicking about their financial security and in an attempt to save money. That is, they are trying to avoid the notice period under the Fair Work Act or the employee’s contract which they would have to pay. There is a view that some unscrupulous employers are using serious misconduct to avoid such pa...yments. So, what is serious misconduct? What can you be instantly terminated for and can you challenge being sacked summarily? https://bit.ly/3bvp23O #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #UnfairDismissal #SummaryDismissal

10.01.2022 A win for a Northern Territory amateur cricket player at sports law tribunal Our client initially received a hefty penalty which would see him out of action on the ground for several years. Using our sports law and disciplinary law expertise, we were able to significantly reduce the penalty.... Click to learn more. https://bit.ly/3lHGR4l #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #SportsLaw #SportsTribunal

10.01.2022 Annual leave is one of the oldest entitlements available to employees. Paid annual leave dates back to 1935, when employees with the Printers Union successfully fought for one week of paid leave per year. Today, annual leave entitlements apply to the majority of the workforce and in 2009, annual leave was enshrined in the National Employment Standards as one of the 10 minimum entitlements available to employees.... With COVID restrictions easing across some jurisdictions, people are starting to travel again within their own states. So, having a solid understanding of your rights around annual leave will ensure you get what you’re entitled to. http://bit.ly/2OsH1z6 #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw

09.01.2022 We are half way through Movember and nearly half way to our target! We need your help to make it to $1000, we are currently at $460 and the boys mos are going strong. Help us make a difference and donate to this amazing cause!... https://movember.com/t/hpl-legends?mc=1

09.01.2022 When people hear references to computer hacking and computer misuse or even cyber-crime, most might think that it relates to sophisticated computer experts who are remotely able to get past a company’s security measures to obtain financial benefits or to download confidential information. What most people don’t realise is that computer hacking and misuse can relate to conduct as simple as looking at files on their work allocated computers that they are not supposed to be loo...king at, even if they have ready access to the files. And it’s a crime. https://bit.ly/2EoYRzX #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #CriminalLaw #CriminalDefenseLawyer

08.01.2022 As school holiday periods across Australia, there is no doubt many parents will plan to travel with their children either intra-state or inter-state (and overseas again at some time in the future no doubt). If you are separated however, there are some things you need to know about travelling with your children, including what consent if any, you require from your former partner or from the courts. Learn more in our latest blog from family lawyer Gary Su.... https://bit.ly/33rTBVL #FamilyLaw #ChildrensMatters #Separation #DivorceLawyers #ChildrenAfterSeparation #ParentingOrders #ConsentOrders

07.01.2022 Have you got a Restraint of Trade clause in your employment contract? Or perhaps you’ve been offered a new job and the employer is inserting a restraint clause. Whatever the reason, you may be surprised to discover that all restraint clauses are presumed to be void and UN-enforceable.... But that presumption may be rebutted if there are special circumstances which demonstrate, amongst other things, that the clause is imposed to protect the legitimate interests of the employer. Find out more about restraint clause in this article. http://bit.ly/36UEF25 #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #RestraintOfTrade

07.01.2022 Making a workers’ compensation claim can be a confusing process, especially if you’ve never done it before. But it’s also a very important step to take to ensure your rights are protected in the unfortunate event you are injured at work. In our latest article, from workers compensation lawyer Henry Pill, we set out some important tips and things to remember when making a WorkCover claim in Tasmania.... https://bit.ly/3jMMRHq #WorkCoverClaims #WorkCoverTasmania #WorkSafeTasmania #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #WorkersCompensationClaims #HobartLawyers #PersonalInjuryLawyer

07.01.2022 PTSD Dogs popped into the office on Friday and shared just some of the amazing work Rosie does for Roger who struggles with PTSD. With simple cues Rosie can tell when Roger is about to have a heart attack or seizure and alerts those around him. The team at PTSD dogs do such an awesome job training these incredible animals.

06.01.2022 We're thrilled to welcome Catherine Gabriel to the 'league of lawyers" in our Brisbane office. Congratulations Catherine - recently admitted to The Supreme Court of Queensland. Holding her firm belief that "every individual has the right to be heard and afforded access to justice", she can not hop right in the deep end and get to work delivering for injured Queenslanders.

06.01.2022 With the silly season fully upon us, posting to social media accounts is on the rise. And it’s not always ‘pretty’. A lot of workplaces permit, or even encourage, use of social media in work time. But, as a case involving the suspension of Hobart Hurricanes wicketkeeper demonstrates, social media use at work or about work can have negative consequences for workers. ... It’s a matter of ‘employees be warned’. http://bit.ly/33DRRWM #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #WorkersCompensationClaims #MedicalNegligence #FamilyLaw #SocialMedia #FacebookAtWork

06.01.2022 TasWater Workers Win Unfair Dismissal Claims TasWater terminated two employees after they substantiated that the staff members made offensive and inappropriate sexual remarks about two female colleagues using an internal company messaging system. The TasWater workers, who were also CEPU Tasmania members, alleged that the messages were interpreted incorrectly by TasWater and were taken out of context. ... CEPU and Hall Payne Lawyers teamed up to prove the allegations unfounded. Read more about this case https://bit.ly/39OtmuV #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw

06.01.2022 Finishing up the year with a fantastic 1920's Christmas Party at the Black Bird. It has been a tough year but we couldn't have done it without our amazing team and everyone who has supported us throughout the year. Have a fabulous Christmas and a happy New Year!

05.01.2022 May 2021 be all you’re hoping it will be; fun, joy, good health and good company (maybe even closer than 1.5m ) We wish all our clients, colleagues, friends and family a wonderful evening of celebration and a happy and healthy 2021.... And remember, a safe, respectful and joyous night is the best type of all.

05.01.2022 In May 2020, we represented the AMOU Australian Maritime Officers Union to secure reimbursement of expenses outlaid by an employee in relation to revalidation of qualifications. This decision was a significant win for the Union and its members and, in this specific case, provides clarity for members to access benefits of any additional obligations of the employer that may exist under the Agreement. If you’re covered by an enterprise agreement and you think it’s not being pr...operly interpreted or implemented, get in touch for some advice on where you stand. https://bit.ly/2yvp1hX #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #EnterpiseAgreements #EBABreaches

05.01.2022 This week we are celebrating National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee, also known as NAIDOC week. NAIDOC week celebrations are held in July around the country but this year it has been postponed to the 8th - 15th of November. This sacred week is to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples. This week is celebrated not just in our Indigenous communities but also in a number of government agencies, commu...nity organisations, local councils, workplaces, schools and sporting groups. This week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Try making your own Indigenous trivia quiz, studying a famous Indigenous Australian or inviting local Indigenous Elders to speak at your workplace. Always was, Always will be.

05.01.2022 Our CEO Mark Wiggins had the honor to attend the launch of Act for Kids Reconciliation Action Plan at Kawana. He highlighted the priviledge it was to watch The Welcome to Country by people of the Gubbi Gubbi as was the launch of the plan by the Australia's 26th Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

05.01.2022 In recent months, this has become quite a common question: ‘Can my employer stand me down?’ The current coronavirus pandemic, resulting in a significant loss of jobs and changes to working conditions for many, has raised a number of questions related to employment law. The short answer to this particular topic is: depending on your job, the answer could be very different.... Learn more https://bit.ly/2zA0Fnp #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw

05.01.2022 OK, we’re calling it we’ve made it through to Christmas! The Hall Payne team is taking a short, well-earned break: Closing: 12.00 midday on Wednesday 23 December Re-opening: 8.30 am on Monday 4 January... We’ve had another incredible year with our clients, referrers, staff and friends and for this, we thank you all. Wishing you the merriest of festive seasons and an uplifting welcome to 2021.

04.01.2022 A domestic violence order can only be made if what is defined as a relevant relationship exists between the person seeking the order and the person who has committed the violence. Understanding the definition of relevant relationship is key to making an application for a DVPO. In our latest blog from family lawyer Gary Su, we look at that definition in detail including the specifics around how the law defines:... an intimate personal relationship; a family relationship; and an informal care relationship. https://bit.ly/3pbiNsd #FamilyLaw #DomesticViolence #FamilyViolence #DomesticViolenceOrders #DomesticViolenceApplications #DomesticViolenceProtectionOrders #DVPO

04.01.2022 Understanding when you are ‘obliged’ to answer Police questions and when you don’t have to answer questions, can be crucial in any criminal investigations; whether early in the investigation or at the point of being formally interviewed. Do you have to answer their questions? Do they have to advise you of your rights? Can you request access to your lawyer?... http://bit.ly/2LGxemA #CriminalLawyers #CriminalDefence #PoliceInvestigations

04.01.2022 We recently acted for a member of the Queensland Nurses and Midwives' Union who had an AHPRA notification made against their registration in relation to alleged sexual harassment. Being subject of an AHPRA notification can be one of the most stressful experiences in a health professional’s working life. Hall Payne robustly argued that the allegations were vexatious, untrue and incapable of being substantiated.... The Nursing and Midwifery Board considered our submissions and determined that the contents of the notification were false and brought without sufficient grounds. They decided to take no further action in respect of the member’s registration on the basis that the notification was frivolous, vexatious, and without evidence. Read more about this case in our latest blog. https://bit.ly/37fQJh3 #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #DisciplinaryLaw #AHPRANotification #HealthProfessionalsRegistration #NursingAndMidwiferyBoard

04.01.2022 What might seem like a nice surprise or unexpected windfall at first, receiving an overpayment of wages from your employer can present unexpected legal issues when they try to claim it back. Overpayments usually occur as a result of an administrative or clerical error, incorrect data in a payroll system or on the basis of misinterpretation of an applicable industrial instrument, such as an award or enterprise agreement. The traditional resolution of an overpayment is that m...oney can be recovered from an employee if the overpayment arose from a mistake of fact. But if it was a mistake of law, it may not be able to be recovered. Learn more in our latest blog from employment lawyer Jennifer Diplock. https://bit.ly/2ZWQtQ5 #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #OverpaymentOfWages #WagesDisputes

04.01.2022 If you’re off work due to a workplace injury and the employee/employer relationship has turned a bit sour, the thought of returning to work can be unbearable. It can often seem easier to simply quit. While you can resign, it’s extremely important to understand the effects of resignation on any workers compensation benefits you may be receiving. ... Importantly, some of these entitlements can be lost. Seeking experienced advice before resigning while on workers compensation, is crucial to protecting your entitlements. http://bit.ly/2QeFUmA #EmploymentLawyers #QueenslandWorkplaceInjury #WorkersCompensationClaims

02.01.2022 Successful domestic violence appeal in Queensland. This appeal related to a Protection Order made against the former partner of our client and included an ouster condition (meaning one party must leave the shared home). The former partner lodged the appeal on 4 grounds including that the Magistrate (in the original hearing) erred in finding an act of domestic violence and that the Magistrate erred in law by making the ouster condition.... The Appeal Judge ultimately found in favour of our client and that a Protection Order was necessary and desirable for a period of 5 years. Read more about the case in our latest blog from family lawyer Gary Su. https://bit.ly/2Q0xIpr #FamilyLaw #FamilyViolence #FamilyLawAppeals #FamilyLawProtectionOrder

02.01.2022 The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency is aware that vexatious notifications are made against health practitioners from time to time. Medical complaints, or notifications, can relate to a health practitioner’s professional conduct, performance or personal health. Notifications are particularly difficult for doctors, nurses, paramedics and other health providers to deal with when they may have been made vexatiously. In order to help identify and properly manage... potentially vexatious notifications, AHPRA has recently developed and published A framework for identifying and dealing with vexatious notifications to be used by staff and regulatory decision makers. Learn more about this new framework in our latest blog here. https://bit.ly/2O483yY #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw #MedicalComplaints #AHPRAComplaints #AHPRAVexatiousComplaints

02.01.2022 From Shelter to Service, PTSD Dogs Australia is an amazing charity that we love to get behind. Rescuing dogs that rescue humans

01.01.2022 In the full Federal Court decision of WorkPac v Rossato, the court upheld the decision in another case of Skene; that a worker paid and classified as a casual employee is entitled to the leave entitlements. The Rossato case (regarding a coal mine worker) considered whether he was entitled, as a casual employee, to entitlements including paid annual leave, personal/carer’s leave and compassionate leave. Read the background and decision details here.... https://bit.ly/3dpgpbG #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw

01.01.2022 Underpayment of Wages - Employee Rights With the increasing number of high profile cases publicised earlier in 2020 regarding wage theft across various industries in Australia, it’s important that all employees know their workplace rights and entitlements. Learn more about what you can do if you’ve been underpaid for the work you’ve done.... https://bit.ly/2wxLvxN #EmploymentLawyers #IndustrialLawyers #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceLaw