12/9/2017
Employment update: Bill to increase protections for vulnerable workers passed
On 5 September 2017, the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017 (Cth) was passed by Federal Parliament. The Bill addresses the exploitation of vulnerable workers by unscrupulous employers through significant changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), including increasing the maximum penalty for ‘serious contraventions’ to $126,000 for individuals and $630,000 for corporations. It is expected that the changes will take effect shortly.
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22/8/2017
Owners Corporation update: Leases and licences – Which, when and why?
Our latest OC update looks at the fundamental difference between leases and licences, and when a lease or licence should be granted. The update also outlines the common issues for consideration when proposing or granting a lease or licence, and what to do when a lease or licence has not been granted or special resolution passed.
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16/8/2017
New appointments, effective 1 July 2017
KCL Law is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Beasant, Jacinta Lane and Geoff Kliger to Special Counsel, effective 1 July 2017.
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