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Zij was het - Sian Gilbert - Chicklit
Op de middelbare school waren Annabel, Esther, Tanya en Chloë onafscheidelijk. Jaren later is het contact verwaterd, tot ze onverwacht een uitnodiging ontvangen voor een luxe vrijgezellenfeest. De toekomstige bruid blijkt niemand minder dan Poppy te zijn, het meisje dat ze op de middelbare school veel hebben gepest.
Zij was het
In hun jeugd waren Annabel, Esther, Tanya en Chloe onafscheidelijk. Nu ontvangen ze allemaal, geheel onverwacht, een uitnodiging van een andere vriendin van vroeger. Poppy heeft hen uitgenodigd voor een exclusief vrijgezellenfeest op een luxe privé-eiland op de Bahama's (firstclassvliegtickets inbegrepen). Niemand van hen heeft Poppy, het buitenbeentje van de vroegere groep, in de afgelopen jaren gesproken, maar haar Instagramfotos laten zien dat ze het nu goed voor elkaar heeft.
9 Great Mystery and Thriller Novels Set At Sea
The isolated setting is one of the most popular aspects of the thriller genre, and it’s easy to see why. When a group of characters are cut off from the rest of the world, there are none of the normal facets of life that can help. The emergency services aren’t available. Friends or family can’t answer a desperate call. Whoever you are left with in this scenario can, for this limited time, do whatever they want, and you had better prepare yourself.
Proposed ban on non-compete clauses: What employers and insurers need to know
By: Sian Gilbert and Charli Kearney At a glance The Albanese Government plans to ban non-compete clauses for employees earning under $175,000, with changes expected to take effect in 2027. Businesses will need to consider stronger confidentiality and non-solicitation clauses, and tailor restraints for senior or high-risk roles. The change may reduce some litigation but increase disputes around confidentiality and IP breaches, prompting a need to review EPL policy coverage.
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.
The Other Couple by Diane Jeffrey
Kirsten and Nick are enjoying a weekend away until, on their drive home, they accidentally run over and kill a man. They should call for help – but they have too much to lose, and no one can know the real reason they’re here. Instead, they make a split-second decision to conceal the accident. Amy and Greg have just celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary. Amy is expecting a baby, and they couldn’t be happier.
Female Friendships in Crime and Thriller Novels
Female friendships can be complicated—just like the women in them. My own best friend and I have been through it all. The ups: laughing so hard our sides hurt about jokes from years before; confessing our deepest secrets; crying on each other’s shoulders. The downs: growing apart during university; awkward catch-ups via messages on birthdays that sometimes went unanswered; getting into stupid arguments and simmering about them for far too long. But I know I can call her anytime, and she’ll be there.
Female Friendships in Crime and Thriller Novels
Female friendships can be complicated—just like the women in them. My own best friend and I have been through it all. The ups: laughing so hard our sides hurt about jokes from years before; confessing our deepest secrets; crying on each other’s shoulders. The downs: growing apart during university; awkward catch-ups via messages on birthdays that sometimes went unanswered; getting into stupid arguments and simmering about them for far too long. But I know I can call her anytime, and she’ll be there.
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