Victorian Wage Theft Laws
On 1 July 2021 the Wage Theft Act 2020 (Vic) (the Act) came into effect bringing with it a list of offences in relation to employee entitlements and record keeping, breaches of which may lead to significant fines and even prison sentences.
Mediation in Family Law Proceedings
Mediation is a process that can be attended by parties to a family law dispute in an attempt to resolve their property and/or parenting issues. This article details what family law mediation is, why it is used and what the process is.
What are the current views of the FWC in relation to the flu vaccine. Do the mandates extend beyond COVID-19? - Part 3
There has been commentary as to whether we will see a broad-based approach in relation to the implementation of a mandatory vaccination regime for other vaccines (flu) across all workplaces.
Which way is the pendulum swinging? - Part 2
A very recent decision from the FWC confirms the difficulties for employees relying on the theoretical basis of conscientious objections when refusing to comply with obligations imposed by public health directions or refuse to receive vaccines as required as a condition of being able to attend their workplaces.
Draft Land Tax Ruling - Land Tax Exemption for Charities
On 15 February 2022, the Victorian State Revenue Office (SRO) published ruling LTA-009 (Draft Ruling) that replaced the previous rulings of LTA-004 and LTA-005.
The consultation process closed for comments and submissions on 15 March 2022. We will provide updates when the SRO releases their final ruling in due course.
Recent Developments in the area of mandatory vaccines - Part 1
The current discussion and status of the availability of COVID-19 vaccinations has posed significant challenges for employers around the requirement of how to manage broader workplace risks.
Harwood Andrews Planning & Environment Ranked In Doyles Guide, Victoria 2022
Harwood Andrews is delighted to have been identified by clients and peers for expertise and abilities in two areas for Victoria in the 2022 Doyles Guide. Doyle's Guide is a highly regarded independent annual peer review of the leading corporate law firms and lawyers in Victoria.
Workplace Investigations and why they are needed
A workplace investigation is a line of enquiry that aims to impartially assess issues or allegations that have occurred in the workplace or have a workplace connection.