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Fair Work Commission update – award changes and pandemic leave
Stephen Curtain
On 24 March 2020, a Full Bench granted an application to vary the Hospitality Award. The reasons for that decision were published on 25 March 20204 (the Hospitality Decision). On 28 March 2020, a Full Bench granted an application to vary the Clerks–Private Sector Award…
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Employment Rights in a time of Coronavirus
Employers and employees alike have responsibilities and rights during this COVID-19 Crisis, and is important not get confused about the facts. He are some quick thoughts on issues that have arisen with our clients in the past couple of weeks. Work from home Employers can…
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Domestic Violence concerns during lockdowns and COVID-19 Crisis
Susan Ilias
There is growing concern that for people experiencing family violence, the lockdowns have left them vulnerable and isolated. With the COVID-19 pandemic, and with people locked in their homes, we are already seeing a rise in family violence. “It is very likely that rates of…
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Workers’ Compensation Entitlements in respect of COVID-19
Stephen Curtain
Although many businesses have moved to work from home arrangements for employees in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, essential service workers continue to attend the workplace. This raises the question as to whether or not employees will be entitled to workers’ compensation, should they…
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IP Update: International trade marks during the COVID-19 Crisis
Despite delays associated with COVID-19 worldwide, the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) is continuing to operate for the international registration of trade marks via the Madrid System e-Services platform. Our team will continue to provide updates on developments in the different jurisdictions in which operate.…
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IP Update: COVID-19 and Australian IP
Repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic are being felt across the legal profession, extending to intellectual property both in Australia and worldwide. Given the current crisis, IP Australia has acknowledged that COVID-19 will impact the ability of applicants and their representatives to process applications in respect…
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Co-Parenting during COVID-19
Ed Clark
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, the Federal and State Governments are implementing strict self-isolation, social distancing and quarantine measures. With the new restrictions on movements families are feeling anxious and worried about what COVID-19 means for their children and parenting arrangements. Continue to…
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Property Settlements during COVID-19 Crisis
Rob Bradley
The COVID-19 virus is likely to create circumstances where parties to some conveyancing transactions are unable to complete the transaction in the normal manner. However, although the frequency of those circumstances is now greater, those circumstances are no different than those which have always been…
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COVID-19 – Negotiating your Lease Terms
Sarah Ward
We are assisting our landlord and tenant clients regarding the impact COVID-19 (also known as Coronavirus) has had on their leasing arrangements. One of the major concerns is the ability to make lease payments, as COVID-19 has financially affected many people, from loss of jobs,…
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Review your Estate Planning
Linda Hart
During this time of uncertainty it is important we all review our Wills and Powers of Attorney documents to ensure that they are up to date. Aitken Partners experienced Wills & Estates team is here to assist and are pretty much working as normal.…
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Force Majeure clauses and Frustrated Contracts in a Pandemic
Stephen Curtain
The ways in which parties may deal with their legal obligations when a contract becomes difficult or impossible to perform, apart from termination, are generally limited to reliance on a force majeure clause or on the doctrine of frustration. Force Majeure Temporary or permanent relief,…
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Care for Children and COVID-19
Ed Clark
As if caring for children wasn’t difficult enough when parents separate, now we have COVID-19, schools closed and social distancing & isolation. The Chief Justice of the Family Court has published general guidelines to help parents in this extraordinarily difficult times. Statement from the Hon…
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COVID-19: Guidance for Corporate Officers
People are often advised by their accountants that they should structure themselves by starting a company for one main reason: limited liability of directors, shadow directors (people who may not be registered as a director but for all intents and purposes are the guiding minds…
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COVID-19 and your lease – Government’s Response
Sarah Ward
The Morrison Government has announced that it is working on identifying how relief can be provided for tenants in both commercial and residential tenancies, to ensure that in hardship conditions there will be relief available during the COVID-19 (also known Coronavirus) pandemic. While acknowledging that…
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Changes to Statutory Demands and Bankruptcy Notices during COVID-19 crisis
Michael O'Brien
Earlier this week, as part of a raft of measures in response to the COVID-19 crisis, both houses of the Federal Parliament passed the Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Bill. The purpose of the Bill is to provide temporary relief for financially distressed individuals and…
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