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Gilshenan & Luton provide professional advice and representation in all areas of employment law from unfair dismissal, redundancy and general protection matters through to workplace bullying, discrimination and human rights matters.
We also assist clients with respect to employment contracts, modern awards and enterprise bargaining agreements as well as professional misconduct and disciplinary matters.
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Articles - Employment Law
High Court finds employer not vicariously liable for employee’s negligent urination
In the August 2023, the High Court unanimously overturned the earlier decision of the Queensland Court of Appeal that had originally found an employer was vicariously liable for the wrongful act of an intoxicated employee who had urinated on a colleague sleeping in staff accommodation.
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Public Sector Act 2022 – new employment framework for public sector employees in Queensland
On 1 March 2023, the Public Sector Act 2022 commenced, repealing and replacing the Public Service Act 2008. This new Act sets out a new legislative employment framework for the Queensland public sector.
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Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) interviews
If you’re involved directly or indirectly in a transport safety incident in Australia, you may be required by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) to be interviewed in relation to that incident. It’s important for people who are required to participant in an ATSB interview to understand their rights and obligations.
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Industrial manslaughter in Queensland
Industrial manslaughter occurs when a worker dies at work due to negligence by a business or its senior officer. It is a criminal offence.
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