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In recent weeks the Federal Court of Australia has made interlocutory orders in two different sets of proceedings relating to applications for preliminary discovery brought against Google. The applicants are seeking that Google divulge the identities...

In Australia, there has been increased scrutiny by the Fair Work Ombudsman, the regulator, on employer's underpayment of wages or "wage theft" as it is commonly known. George Calombaris of MasterChef fame, Heston Blumenthal, Subway and supermarket gi...

The Fair Work Commission has made changes to some of its modern awards' annualised wage arrangements. The changes come into effect on 1 March 2020. If you are covered by one of the affected awards and have employees under these arrangements, you will...

It is an enticing thought for a day’s work to consist of answering a few work emails between dips in the pool and the next banana daiquiri. But, if you slip on the banana peel whilst walking from your computer to the pool, do you have a valid w...

The ACCC has express powers to conduct civil searches of your businesses. That is, if a warrant is granted, they can enter and search the premises and seize documents and materials. These searches, otherwise known as "Dawn Raids," can cause a great d...

Many Australians would be familiar with Trivago. Simple but memorable marketing campaigns have encouraged consumers to think "Hotel? Trivago" when planning their travel. However, the Trivago brand may be on track to be memorable for a very different ...

National competition and consumer watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (the ACCC) has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against national eyewear retailer, Oscar Wylee Pty Ltd (Oscar Wylee

Performance management and disciplinary meetings are often confronting for employees. Unfortunately, they can become acrimonious affairs, and employees may lose trust in the managers or other personnel involved. To the employee, it may be important t...