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A Failure to Consult: The Fair Work Commission...

Making logical changes to workplace processes should be simple and straight forward. However, a recent decision of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) confirms that employers still need to make sure they follow the additional step of proper employee consultation, or risk a poor outcome in the Commission. This means managers need to ensure employees' feedback has not only been sought, but also be able to demonstrate how employee feedback has influenced the process and been accounted for in the final outcome(s).  

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Hicksons recognised in Doyle’s Guide 2024

We are delighted to be recognised as a leading law firm in the 2024 Doyle’s Guide across the following categories:

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Special Counsel Kezia David Named Among...

Special Counsel Kezia David recognised among Australasian Lawyer’s Elite Women 2024 for excellence in insurance law.

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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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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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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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Important Information for Sponsoring Skilled Workers – What is the TSMIT, How is it changing, and What will it cost me?

Important Information for Sponsoring Skilled Workers – What is the TSMIT, How is it changing, and What will it cost me?

As experienced immigration lawyers, our Hicksons Migration Assistance Service (H-MAS) team regularly advises businesses and their employees on how to successfully navigate the Australian migration system. In recent times, Hicksons has observed an increasing number of employers with critical skills shortages which has subsequently impacted business productivity. Many are turning to skilled visas to compensate for shortcomings in their staffing structure with the intent of increasing business certainty.
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Did you really pay? Who is liable for payment in an invoice redirection scam?

Did you really pay? Who is liable for payment in an invoice redirection scam?

According to the ACCC, Australian businesses lost over $132 million to business email compromise scams in 2019. One example is the invoice redirection scam, which can involve a fraudster hacking into the system of the supplier or intercepting emails and sending altered invoices to customers with different banking details. Payments made to these accounts are likely never recoverable. With work becoming increasingly digital, it is imperative for businesses to protect themselves and their customers from such scams.

  • 12 Aug 2021

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Unfair Contract Terms

Unfair Contract Terms

From 12 November 2016, the Treasury Legislation Amendment (Small Business and Unfair Contract Terms) Act 2015 will extend existing protection from unfair terms under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and the Australian Securities Investment Commission Act 2001 to small businesses that enter into (or renew, or vary) small business contracts that are standard form contracts.

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