Hicksons 2023/24 Holiday Closure Period

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

‘Fixing the Deeming Provision Dilemma’: how...

This article summarises the implications of Haddad v The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd [2024] NSWCA 135 ('Haddad') where it was held that a claim for compensation where incapacity is not a pre-condition, such as for medical expenses or for lump sum compensation, does not automatically default to a deemed date of injury being the date the claim was made as was established in Stone v Stannard Brothers Launch Services Pty Ltd [2004] NSWCA 277 ('Stone v Stannard').  

From Mistletoe to Misconduct: Key Lessons from...

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.