Hall Payne recognised as one of Australia’s leading employment law firms
For as long as it has been measured, Hall Payne has featured as one of Australia’s leading employment law firms. The accolade comes alongside recognition of Principals John Payne and…
Federal Court finds CFMEU has right to hold discussions in crib room
The Federal Court has approved the CFMEU’s interpretation of the Fair Work Act, rejecting BMA’s arguments and finding the union had a right to hold discussion in the dragline’s crib…
Hall Payne recommended among the leading employment lawyers in Sydney
It has been a steady rise for Hall Payne’s NSW office, having been recommended among the leading employment lawyers in Sydney after only 2 years.
Hall Payne recognised among Queensland’s best employment lawyers for 6th year in a row
For the sixth year running, Hall Payne has been recognised as one of Queensland’s leading employment law firms, and make up the majority of the best employment lawyers working for…
Undertakings Deemed Insufficient as Agreement fails Better Off Overall Test
After more than two years of proceedings, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has held that undertakings will not resolve deficiencies where an Agreement fails the Better Off…
The Medical Assessment Tribunal’s role in the WorkCover process: Is their decision always final?
The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission has held that the decisions of the Medical Assessment Tribunal are only ‘final’ if they relate to ‘medical matters’.
Rare QCAT Costs Order awarded against NMBA after refusal to settle
Our client admitted allegations of professional misconduct brought by the Nurisng and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and sought to settle the matter. The NMBA refused, with the matter going…
No “second bite of the cherry” for workers’ comp injuries rejected by Insurer
The Supreme Court of Queensland has held that workers who sustain multiple injuries cannot claim common law damages for injuries rejected by Insurer. In the case of Connor v Queensland…
The year in review: Industrial Relations in 2015
As the year comes to an end we review the big wins from Hall Payne Lawyers, as well as key legal developments in Industrial Relations in 2015. Trade unions from…
ABCC submissions dismissed for third time, this time by Federal Court
Less than two weeks after gaining enhanced powers, ABCC submissions have been dismissed for the third time, this time by the the Full Court of the Federal Court. This decision…
Success after a rejected tourist visa allows grandparents to meet their grandson.
A rejected tourist visa application meant our client’s parents couldn’t come and meet their grandson. A difficult situation for all, we worked with the applicants to demonstrate that they were…
Hall Payne secures work injury compensation settlement for injured rural electrician
After our client was injured during an electric arc flash, his employer refused to accept any responsibility. We commenced a claim for damages, and ended up settling the matter out…