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Hicksons is pleased to announce its latest promotions marking another step in our commitment to fostering legal talent and leadership.

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Dynamic Business: Building Defects: What They...

“It is important to remember that preventing defects not only protects professionals from legal issues but also contributes to their reputation, customer satisfaction, and the overall integrity of the construction industry.”   In a recent Dynamic Business article, Partner, Chloe Ellis sheds light on the legal implications of building defects and the challenges it presents for construction professionals. She also provides tips to navigating these issues effectively

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Hicksons 2023/24 Holiday Closure Period

Hicksons will be closed for a two-week duration over the Christmas and New Year period.

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From Mistletoe to Misconduct: Key Lessons from Ramlan Abdul Samad v Phosphate Resources Ltd T/A Christmas Island Phosphates for the Festive Season

From Mistletoe to Misconduct: Key Lessons from Ramlan Abdul Samad v Phosphate Resources Ltd T/A Christmas Island Phosphates for the Festive Season

The holiday season, a time for festive cheer and workplace celebrations, often presents unique challenges for employers. As workplaces begin their end-of-year celebrations, the case of Samad v Phosphate Resources Ltd T/A Christmas Island Phosphates [2024] FWC 2868 (Samad v Phosphate Resources Ltd) offers some timely lessons for employers regarding the critical importance of proactive education on workplace policies and clear communication about unacceptable workplace conduct.
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Capital Brief: Disconnect Discord

Capital Brief: Disconnect Discord

The Right to Disconnect law came into effect in August inevitably brought questions to the legal industry, particularly the implications on law firms.
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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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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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Modern Awards Refresher: A Breakdown of Essential Elements for Employers

Modern Awards Refresher: A Breakdown of Essential Elements for Employers

Often the obvious can be ignored in the business of everyday trading. Increasingly, employees are becoming more aware of their rights at law and under their respective Modern Award.
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Why Just Having Policies And Procedures For Workplace Violence And Sexual Harassment Isn’t Enough?

Why Just Having Policies And Procedures For Workplace Violence And Sexual Harassment Isn’t Enough?

Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) has historically been all about physical injuries and risks in factories and construction sites, but a recent decision of the NSW District Court (the Court) broadened that traditional thinking.
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Australian Financial Review: A Managing Partner's guide to great skiing

Australian Financial Review: A Managing Partner's guide to great skiing

“When Stewart Cameron isn’t heading up Hicksons Lawyers, he’s hankering for an opportunity to shred the pow”   In a recent Australian Financial Review (AFR) ‘Time Out’ Q&A, Hicksons’ Managing Partner, Stewart Cameron shares some of how he achieves a work life balance.  
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Dynamic Business: Balancing productivity and employee wellbeing

Dynamic Business: Balancing productivity and employee wellbeing

In a recent Dynamic Business article, Hicksons’ Managing Partner, Stewart Cameron shares the significance of a ‘putting people first’ in ensuring productivity and mental well-being in the workplace.“The balance between employee wellbeing and productivity occurs once you put people first.” “A supportive work environment is important, including providing regular guidance, an inclusive culture and meaningful work”.  
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Employee or Contractor? What the law says about Sham Contracts

Employee or Contractor? What the law says about Sham Contracts

What are the new changes, and how can my business defend itself against sham contracting claims?   Employment relationships can be complex, and understanding how to manage them is often key. Most would think that the law was clear on who is considered an employee, and who is a contractor? In this case, you would be wrong.    
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It’s Christmas! Can I direct my employee to take unpaid leave during the end of year shutdown?

It’s Christmas! Can I direct my employee to take unpaid leave during the end of year shutdown?

With Christmas fast approaching, employers and employees will be turning their minds to organising leave arrangements over closedown (or ‘shutdown’) periods.
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HR Leader: How employers can respectfully navigate the new paid domestic violence leave

HR Leader: How employers can respectfully navigate the new paid domestic violence leave

With paid family and domestic violence leave coming into effect earlier this year, Hicksons Workplace Relations Partner, Warwick Ryan recently discusses with HR Leader on how employers can respectfully navigate the new paid domestic violence leave.  
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An employee’s right not to work on public holidays

An employee’s right not to work on public holidays

It can be very difficult for businesses, especially those operating 24 hours, 7 days a week, to ensure their workforce is properly resourced throughout the year.   With this, public holidays can present a real issue. Employees often expect to spend public holidays with their family and friends and perhaps have a long weekend away, but despite this, businesses need to continue operating, and require adequate staffing to do so.  
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Crimes and misdemeanours abroad: When can an employer dismiss an employee for their actions outside work?

Crimes and misdemeanours abroad: When can an employer dismiss an employee for their actions outside work?

Managing misconduct in the modern workplace is challenging enough, but what about misconduct where it occurs outside work hours? The workplace’s relationships, expectations and legal frameworks become even more challenging to navigate in such circumstances. 
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New changes to the Fair Work Act for casual employees – What you need to know

New changes to the Fair Work Act for casual employees – What you need to know

You may have heard through the media that the Australian Government has passed changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) legislation regarding casual employees.  
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