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I Feel Like I Am being Bullied At Work. What Can I Do?
You can make an application for an Anti-Bullying order to the Fair Work Commission. The Commission can make an order for bullying to stop, but in reality it has not made many of these orders. This is often because partie...
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Need For Hip Replacement Leads To Heart Surgery And TPD Claim (1)
Most employment contracts will have some “restraint” or “non-compete” clause, but this will depend on what you did for your old employer, and what you plan to do in the future. Not all restraint clauses are enforceable e...
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I Feel I Have Been Underpaid. What Can I Do?
If you are covered by an award or an enterprise agreement that has applied to you in your work, under the Fair Work Act 2009, you can make a claim for underpayment for up to six years after the underpayment occurred. A C...
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My Employment Contract Sets My Rate Of Pay, But it Seems Low Compared With What My Friends At Other Businesses Are Paid. is That Legal?
Most Australian employees are covered by a “modern award” which sets out different minimum rates for different jobs. If you are covered by an award that applies to you, your employer may be breaking the law by paying you...
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I Have Started A New Full-Time Job, And My Contract Says I Don’t Get Sick Leave Until I Have Been in My Job For A Year. What Do I Do if I Get Sick?
Unless you are a casual employee the National Employment Standards sets the minimum for the personal/carer’s leave you are entitled to. This is 10 days per year, and it accrued over time – so, after a month you will have...
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How Does informed Consent Work in Medical Negligence?
Everyone has to see a medical professional at some point or the other. On occasion, you or a family member may be told by the doctor that you will require invasive tests or even surgery as part of the treatment. You woul...
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What to Do if injured While Riding in an Uber
The ride-sharing service, Uber, links passengers with private drivers through a smartphone app. Since its arrival in Australia Uber has grown in popularity, embraced by Australians. When you take an Uber, you’re riding a...
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Insurance Officer injured in Motor Vehicle Accident
INSURANCE OFFICER INJURED IN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT TURNS TO TAYLOR & SCOTT COMPENSATION LAWYERS, THE EXPERTS IN MOTOR ACCIDENT CLAIMS FOR ASSISTANCE
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Do I Need A Workers Compensation Lawyer?
If you've been injured at work, you may be eligible for workers compensation. In NSW, employers are required to have workers compensation insurance to cover their employees.
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There’s a Rising Threat to Tradies, and it’s Called Silicosis
While most people know about the health hazards of the dust borne disease Asbestosis – caused by exposure to asbestos, there’s potentially not enough awareness about Silicosis.
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Is a Noisy Working Environment Causing You Hearing Difficulties?
Industrial deafness is an induced hearing loss caused from prolonged exposure to noisy work environments. A range of symptoms could occur, from diminished hearing in one or both ears to temporary or permanent loss of hea...
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Medical Expenses and Pre-Approval
Gone are the days where injured workers could have reasonably necessary medical treatment and later seek to be reimbursed by the insurer. These days, without pre-approval the insurer will not pay for medical treatment, e...
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