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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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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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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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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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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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Update to the National Redress Scheme – Possible changes to eligibility criteria

Update to the National Redress Scheme – Possible changes to eligibility criteria

On 4 May 2023, the Australian Government released the Final Government Response to the Second Year Review of the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (the Scheme). According to the Minster for Social Services, Amanda Rishworth, the Response is aimed at creating a trauma-informed approach with a focus on the wellbeing of survivors. The proposed improvements include broadening the eligibility criteria, amending the application process, and removing restrictions. 
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Lawyers Weekly: Hicksons managing partner on firms 2023 priorities and challenges

Lawyers Weekly: Hicksons managing partner on firms 2023 priorities and challenges

In a recent Lawyers Weekly article, Hicksons Managing Partner, Stewart Cameron discusses firms 2023 priorities and challenges in a post-pandemic environment. ​ In the discussion, Stewart shares the challenges for businesses including the rise of Legal tech, ESG and the war for talent, as well as how Hicksons strives to maintain key values while navigating these evolving changes in the legal landscape.
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Hicksons relocates its Newcastle office

Hicksons relocates its Newcastle office

We are excited to announce that the Hicksons Newcastle office has relocated to Darby Plaza, a more central and convenient workplace for our clients and our people. 
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Hicksons Lawyers recognised in 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in Australia

Hicksons Lawyers recognised in 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in Australia

Hicksons is delighted to announce 14 of our lawyers have been acknowledged in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in Australia.
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Recognised Leaders, Respected Performance

Recognised Leaders, Respected Performance

This year, we are proud to have had 6 of our experts showcased in the following listings and would like to congratulate them on this recognition.  

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