When is a non-cash benefit a “benefit” under the SA Workers Comp Scheme? March 13, 2012
Posted by andersonslawblog in Andersons Solicitors, Common Law Damages, Employment and Industrial, General News, Lump Sum Payment Claims, Medical and Like Expenses, Weekly Payments, WorkCover, WorkCover Lawyer Adelaide.Tags: adjsustment of weekly payments, Alana Moore, cash benefits on WorkCover, company car for work, overall employment package, salaray packaging and workcover, salary sacrifice effects on WorkCover, weekly payment calculations, WorkCover weekly payments, workers compensation weekly payments
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Sometimes, when a worker’s weekly payments on WorkCover are set initially on a claim, the circumstances of what they get by way of income and their overall package can change down the track. An example of this is when a worker at the start of a claim has the use of a company car and then at some point later down the track due to the worker being terminated or detached from employment the car is taken away from the worker. (more…)
Unfair dismissal? What can you expect now March 2, 2012
Posted by andersonslawblog in Andersons Solicitors, Employment and Industrial.Tags: 14 days from dismissal, dismissed from work, employer evidence, employer evident, employment law, harsh, industrial law, lodging unfair dismissal claim, sacked from work, sorna nachiappan, strict time limits to lodge ufd claim, ufd, ufd conciliation, ufd hearing, unfair dismissal, unjust or unreasonable
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One of the main questions we are asked after someone has engaged us to lodge an unfair dismissal claim on their behalf is “what happens now?”
Some very important time frames
The first thing to do is prepare the application for Unfair Dismissal and lodge it. (more…)
Tradies take note! What’s a Worker’s Lien and how can it help you? January 4, 2012
Posted by andersonslawblog in Andersons Solicitors, Commercial Law, Employment and Industrial, General News.Tags: bad debts, charge the land, clients not paying bills, contractors lien, lien, sub-contractors lien, tradesmens lien, tradies lien, workers lien, workers lien act, workers lien act 1893
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Are you a ‘tradie’ who has been short changed by clients not paying their bill, or do you know someone that has?
Unfortunately, the answer to the above question is a often a resounding YES!
Andersons opening full time in Morphett Vale December 20, 2011
Posted by andersonslawblog in Andersons Solicitors, ComCare, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Employment and Industrial, Family Law, General News, Medical Negligence, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Public Liability, Regional Offices, Wills and Estates, WorkCover.Tags: Adelaide southern suburbs lawyer, Andersons new office, Morphett Vale law firm
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We’ve had a presence in the southern suburbs of Adelaide for a number of years now and we’d just like to say “thanks” to the community in the south for supporting us over those years.
Redundancy? It’s not the end of the world December 7, 2011
Posted by andersonslawblog in Andersons Solicitors, Employment and Industrial.Tags: business downsizing, genuine redundancy, made redundant, national employment standards, redudancy and centrelink implications, redundancy, redundancy advice, redundancy entitlements, retrenchment, unfair dismissal
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Redundancy. Retrenchment.
These words cause a myriad of emotions, and hearing them starts the beginning of a turbulent time filled with unknowns. Sometimes you know it’s coming, and sometimes it’s as if it comes out of nowhere. However, it is not always as simple as one day being employed and the next you’re not.
Working in Hot Conditions December 6, 2011
Posted by andersonslawblog in Andersons Solicitors, ComCare, Corporate Responsibility, Employment and Industrial, General News, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Superannuation & Insurance Law, WorkCover.Tags: air conditioning at work, employer safety, employer to provide safe workplace, hot working conditions, occupational health and safety, poor working conditions, safe workplace, workcover sa
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How hot does your place of work get?
Ever felt tired, weak, headachy, irritable and sweaty whilst at work?
You could be suffering from dehydration or heat exhaustion. This could impact on your ability to make effective decisions, which leads to mental errors, which can lead to poor judgment when operating plant and equipment – and we all know where that ends… (more…)
The Work Christmas Party – Fun or Frightening? November 18, 2011
Posted by andersonslawblog in Andersons Solicitors, Criminal Law, Employment and Industrial, Motor Vehicle Accidents, WorkCover.Tags: alcohol at work functions, bullying and harassment, corporate social responsibility, employees responsibilities, employers responsibilities\, how much alcohol is too much, sexual harassment, unacceptable behaviour, work christmas parties, work parties
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Watching your alcohol intake is a great first step...
“Wine-ing” Up to Wind Down….
We can confidently say that at one stage or another most of us have either witnessed, or been a party to, the drunken and silly behaviours of a friend, family member or work mate at parties and social gatherings. Unfortunately the impression and stories will last much longer than the fun and hysterics of the evening do and the event will often be retold later and a chuckle or two shared in reminiscing. (more…)
Law Australasia – Sharing the Knowledge Bank August 10, 2011
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Did you know Andersons Solicitors is a member of Law Australasia? It’s a community of law firms from across Australia who are members of a unique association striving for continuous improvement. At Andersons, if we all share that knowledge of best practice initiatives, it can only be for the greater good of our firm, our staff and of course, our clients. (more…)
High Fees Limiting Access to Justice July 19, 2011
Posted by andersonslawblog in ComCare, Commercial Law, Corporate Responsibility, Criminal Law, Employment and Industrial, Family Law, General News, Guardianship, Medical Negligence, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Public Liability, Superannuation & Insurance Law, Wills and Estates, WorkCover.add a comment
South Australian Court filing fees have been steadily increasing but 2011/12 sees more changes and increases which are
far beyond what is typical.
The Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts have all seen rises in the filing fees of at least 18% for standard claims. Companies (other than non-profits and small businesses) have been hit with a massive 66% rise in the claim fee for District and Supreme Courts and in the Magistrates Court the fee has doubled. The highest fee is now $3,000.00 in the Supreme Court! (more…)
