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Articles by Dexter Cabal
Fair Work Commission’s New Powers To Handle AI-generated Claims: What Employers Need To Know
BN Barry Nilsson More Barry Nilsson is an award-winning national law firm of more than 550 staff, with offices in all six states. Our Insurance & Health and Family Law, Wills & Estates practices combine extensive industry knowledge with local expertise to deliver trusted, practical advice. We partner with our clients, evolving our services to meet changing needs, while fostering a strong internal culture that supports our people and community.
Bullying in the workplace – in the workplace and at the FWC
How employers can stop bullying before it escalates to the FWC Workplace bullying presents significant legal, health and operational risks for employers and employees alike. This article outlines the legal definition of bullying, the role of the Fair Work Commission in resolving disputes, and practical considerations for employers in preventing and managing bullying complaints. What is bullying?
Bullying In The Workplace: Employers And Employees Addressing The Issue At The Workplace Level And At The Fair Work Commission
Dexter Cabal’s articles from Barry Nilsson are most popular: in Australia Barry Nilsson are most popular: within Employment and HR, Law Practice Management and Insurance topic(s) with Senior Company Executives, HR and Finance and Tax Executives with readers working within the Business & Consumer Services, Insurance and Media & Information industries Workplace bullying presents significant legal, health and operational risks for employers and employees alike.
Employment law in 2025: key developments and what they mean for employers
Tinashe Makamure’s articles from Barry Nilsson are most popular: within Employment and HR topic(s) with Senior Company Executives, HR and Finance and Tax Executives in Australia with readers working within the Accounting & Consultancy, Aerospace & Defence and Basic Industries industries 2025 has been a transformative year in Australian employment law, marked by significant legislative reforms, landmark court decisions, and emerging workplace trends.
Former fast-food restaurant employee awarded $305,000 after sexual harassment
The Federal Court ordered the owner of a fast-food franchise to pay compensation and damages to a former employee Pictured: Corinna Dowling and Dexter Cabal from Barry Nilsson The Federal Court of Australia (FCA) has ordered the owner of a fast-food franchisee business to pay compensation and damages to a former employee who was subjected to sexual harassment by the business owner.
Bad Taste: Federal Court awards $305,000 to former employee of a fast-food restaurant subjected to sexual harassment by the owner
Warning: This article contains details of conduct of a sexual nature which may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised. The Federal Court of Australia has ordered the owner of a fast-food franchisee business to pay compensation and damages to a former employee who was subjected to sexual harassment by the business owner.
See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil
NCAT dismisses disability discrimination complaint because applicant failed to disclose disability Mr Kenworthy (the applicant) alleged that the respondent, Heartbeat Centre Coffs Harbour Limited (Heartbeat) engaged in unlawful discrimination against him in the area of employment on the basis of a disability (namely, a shoulder injury) in contravention of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) (AD Act).
Parental leave – an outline of entitlements and obligations - Wotton + Kearney
By: Sian Gilbert, Grace Gunn, Dexter Cabal and Ellie Jongma At a glance Employees entitled to parental leave under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) may take up to 110 days of their 12-month unpaid leave entitlement in a flexible manner in the 24 months following the birth (or adoption) of their child (previously only 30 days).
Promoting diversity through flexible public holidays
By: Sian Gilbert, Dexter Cabal and Rebekah Johnson At a glance A growing number of Australian workplaces are now offering flexible public holidays to recognise the diverse backgrounds, cultures and values of employees. These holidays are offered in lieu of public holidays currently on the calendar. However, there are limitations around this initiative depending on the nature of the employment. There are also many issues employers should consider before implementing a flexible public holiday policy.
A believed first: finding of breastfeeding discrimination of KFC employee
By: Sian Gilbert, Dexter Cabal and Sarah Moore Complainant 202258 v Southern Restaurants (VIC) Pty Ltd (Discrimination) [2023] ACAT 57 At a glance On 25 September 2023, the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal delivered what is believed to be the first finding in Australia of discrimination on grounds of breastfeeding in the workplace, in favour of the breastfeeding parents.
New restrictions on fixed term employment contracts
By: Sian Gilbert, Dexter Cabal and Atticus Saunders At a glance From 6 December 2023, employers will no longer be able to use a fixed term contract that has a period longer than 2 years or extend the fixed term contract more than once. There are several exceptions that may apply; however, anti-avoidance provisions will limit the ability for employers to bypass these new restrictions.
Special risk and the Hurt-on-duty (HOD) pension of a totally incapacitated NSW police officer
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Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas: Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order (No 7) 2020 (NSW)
Australia: Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas: Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order (No 7) 2020 (NSW) 14 December 2020 Carroll & O'Dea Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
Adapting to the new normal: New easings in NSW flow as a result of further amendments to the Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order (No 5) 2020 (NSW) - Government, Public Sector - Australia
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At the Crossroads: amendments to the Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order (No 4) 2020 (NSW)
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Not quite Come One, Come All
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What Is Your Avo On Toast Really Costing You? Disclosure And Collection Of Information Obligations Under The Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions On Gathering And Movement) Order (No 3) 2020 (NSW) - Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Australia
Australia: What Is Your Avo On Toast Really Costing You? Disclosure And Collection Of Information Obligations Under The Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions On Gathering And Movement) Order (No 3) 2020 (NSW) 15 June 2020 Carroll & O'Dea To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
What is old is new again (sort of): The Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order (No 3) 2020 (NSW)
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Step by step, day by day – The gradual easing of social distancing measures in NSW - Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Australia
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Preparing for your first conference with your lawyer
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