by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Oct 28, 2018 | Business Law, Client focus, News
From 1 October 2018, casual employees can now request that their employment be converted from casual to full-time or part-time. A casual employee who works a regular pattern of hours for at least 12 months may put in a request to their employer that they be converted...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Oct 28, 2018 | Business Law, Client focus, News
A recent decision by the Full Federal Court in Workpac Pty Ltd v Skene [2018] FCAFC 131 has transformed the way employees are classified as “casual”. This case confirmed that a casual employee is defined by the nature of their work, including the days and hours...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Aug 7, 2018 | Family Law, News
Vaccination is a divisive topic. When parents separate and can’t agree when a child should be vaccinated or not, this can become an even bigger issue. As with any dispute surrounding arrangements for children, the ‘best interests of the child’ is the paramount...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Oct 12, 2017 | Family Law, News
Separation and divorce – cue conflict. What if we told you that your relationship breakdown doesn’t have to be that way? How, you ask? Collaboration. What is Collaborative Law? Collaborative practice is an alternative dispute resolution process where lawyers...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Sep 10, 2017 | Family Law, News
Separating from a husband, wife or partner is often one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. Separation can cause heightened emotions in one or both of the parties and unfortunately sometimes this can cause people to vent those emotions across social media,...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Aug 8, 2017 | Family Law, News
A marriage or relationship breakdown is often one life’s most challenging events. It’s the start of a new chapter that often brings much uncertainty. It is also often layered with inaccurate statements and complexity. With so much uncertainty, we’d like to set the...