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Dynamic Business: Tips for Setting Up a...

In a recent Dynamic Business article, Hicksons’ Partner, Adam Henderson provides tips on setting up a new business.

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Industrial Manslaughter – A New Offence for...

A new offence and serious penalties are now in action across NSW for PCBUs (employers, businesses and the like) and officers (including directors and some senior executives) whose actions or inactions lead to the death of a worker. Although there are no specific new WHS obligations to be aware of, there are new consequences. It is now more important than ever for organisations and senior executives to educate themselves on their obligations under WHS legislation.   

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Lawyers Weekly: Will The Right To Disconnect...

“Understanding what is considered ‘reasonable’ and ‘unreasonable’ for out-of-hours contact in the workplace is a theoretical issue at this point in time.”

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Dynamic Business: Tips for Setting Up a Business in Australia

Dynamic Business: Tips for Setting Up a Business in Australia

In a recent Dynamic Business article, Hicksons’ Partner, Adam Henderson provides tips on setting up a new business.
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Industrial Manslaughter – A New Offence for Serious Workplace Safety Failures

Industrial Manslaughter – A New Offence for Serious Workplace Safety Failures

A new offence and serious penalties are now in action across NSW for PCBUs (employers, businesses and the like) and officers (including directors and some senior executives) whose actions or inactions lead to the death of a worker. Although there are no specific new WHS obligations to be aware of, there are new consequences. It is now more important than ever for organisations and senior executives to educate themselves on their obligations under WHS legislation.   
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Lawyers Weekly: Will The Right To Disconnect Affect Lawyers’ Career Progression?

Lawyers Weekly: Will The Right To Disconnect Affect Lawyers’ Career Progression?

“Understanding what is considered ‘reasonable’ and ‘unreasonable’ for out-of-hours contact in the workplace is a theoretical issue at this point in time.”
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News.com.au: Bosses Warned Over New Right To Disconnect Law As ‘Critical Questions’ Raised

News.com.au: Bosses Warned Over New Right To Disconnect Law As ‘Critical Questions’ Raised

“Given the risk of adverse action claims and significant penalties for noncompliance, employers should be wary not to use the right to disconnect as an excuse to limit employees’ career progression.”
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Does a pay raise in the 52 weeks pre-injury affect a worker’s PIAWE?

Does a pay raise in the 52 weeks pre-injury affect a worker’s PIAWE?

By operation of Regulation 8C, a pay raise has been considered as a change of an ongoing nature to the employment arrangement, resulting in a financially material change to the earnings of the worker.
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Hicksons Commended For Class Action Settlement: Axsesstoday Limited Case Study

Hicksons Commended For Class Action Settlement: Axsesstoday Limited Case Study

Over the past four years, Hicksons’ Commercial Dispute Resolution team, led by Consultant, Chris Moore and Partner, Chloe Ellis, has successfully represented a significant proportion of bondholders in the Axsesstoday Limited class action.
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Hicksons Lawyers Awarded Australian Business Awards 'Employer of Choice for 2024'

Hicksons Lawyers Awarded Australian Business Awards 'Employer of Choice for 2024'

Hicksons is pleased to announce that we have been named as a winner of the Australian Business Awards’ Employer of Choice for 2024!
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Hicksons Lawyers Named A 2024 5-Star Employer Of Choice By Australasian Lawyer

Hicksons Lawyers Named A 2024 5-Star Employer Of Choice By Australasian Lawyer

Hicksons is delighted to be named a 2024 5-Star Employer of Choice by Australasian Lawyer!   The award profiles law firms that invest in staff wellbeing and support employee success through people-centred programs. This includes across recruitment, development, career progression, leadership, work-life balance and wellbeing.
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Dynamic Business: Understanding Alternative Dispute Resolution

Dynamic Business: Understanding Alternative Dispute Resolution

In a recent Dynamic Business article, Hicksons’ Partner, Troy Gurnett, Senior Associate, Liam Maguire and Graduate, Kimberley Cheng unpack the basics of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for disputes.
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Please Stop Talking to Me: Australian Workers NEW Right to Disconnect

Please Stop Talking to Me: Australian Workers NEW Right to Disconnect

The Federal Government has moved to further regulate the relationship between work and home with new Right to Disconnect laws.The laws mean that employees have more control over when and how they choose to respond to communication from their employer outside business hours.  
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Hicksons Lawyers Recognised As A Finalist For ‘Employer of Choice’ In The 2024 Business Hunter Awards

Hicksons Lawyers Recognised As A Finalist For ‘Employer of Choice’ In The 2024 Business Hunter Awards

We are excited to announce that Hicksons Lawyers has been recognised as a finalist for ‘Employer of Choice’ in the 2024 Business Hunter Awards!
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Dynamic Business: A Guide to Effective IP Management

Dynamic Business: A Guide to Effective IP Management

“For businesses that rely on their original ideas and creations to thrive, the proper management of IP (Intellectual Property) is paramount to success.”   “If a business does not take proactive steps to protect its IP by identifying and securing IP rights, it may find itself fighting an uphill battle if the IP is challenged or infringed.”  
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Lawyers Weekly: How To Stay Organised As A Law Student

Lawyers Weekly: How To Stay Organised As A Law Student

In a recent Lawyers Weekly article, Hicksons’ Paralegal, Thomas McCarthy shares insights on the importance of staying organised as a law student, along with tips on balancing studies, work, and personal commitments.
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Confirmed: The Personal Injury Commission Exercises Administrative Power

Confirmed: The Personal Injury Commission Exercises Administrative Power

The Commission does not exercise judicial power – but rather an administrative power when determining a liability dispute between the State of New South Wales, and a resident of another State of Australia.
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Australasian Lawyer: Hicksons Partner Started In The Legal Industry At 16

Australasian Lawyer: Hicksons Partner Started In The Legal Industry At 16

In a recent Australasian Lawyer article, Hicksons’ Partner, Jennifer Doyle shares her career journey and passion for law. She also touched on the challenge for lawyers, progression of women in the profession and her love of the countryside.  

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