Lewis Blyth & Hooper

19/03/2020

Dear Clients. We have just published a newsletter with some information on new internal policy developments regarding Coronavirus. Please check your inboxes. If you are not yet subscribed, you can view the email here: https://mailchi.mp/31d39e85ff3e/policy-update-covid-19-march-2020

13/03/2020

If an event is cancelled due to public health concerns over coronavirus, you might not have an absolute legal right to your money back. Here's a useful rundown on the state of things.

Right now, anyone holding tickets to an upcoming major event is probably feeling a little uncertain it'll go ahead. But if your event gets cancelled, consumer groups say you should get a refund — most of the time.

20/02/2020

If you missed our article about the gig economy and regulatory change last month, you can read it here.

Developments in technology have played a significant role in forging new dynamics between employers and employees in Australia and around the world, with the attractiveness of gig economy jobs luring workers away from traditional employment relationships. > Operating in the gaps between contract, te...

13/02/2020

Australia introduced no fault divorce in 1975. Almost five decades on and the 2019 ALRC final report suggests the WA model, which establishes a specialist family law court, is needed elsewhere.

For decades, if you wanted a divorce in Australia, you had to prove your spouse was to blame.

06/02/2020

Work is underway in Australia to develop a new app to help children navigate the court process and support their well-being when their parents separate.

"We are hoping to give children a voice, to send a message it is not their fault and they are not alone."

15/01/2020

Interesting findings from a UK study by Working Families showing parents feeling under pressure to check their work emails in the evening.

Almost half of parents say that technology has blurred the boundaries between work and home.

13/01/2020

DFES has put together a great guide to help Western Australians and wildlife recover from the impact of a bushfire. Stay safe this summer! https://buff.ly/2tWxh88

08/01/2020

A new suite of major changes to employee awards and legislation will come into effect over 2020 from 1 January. Here are six to watch out for in the New Year.

Major changes to employee awards and legislation will come into effect in 2020; payroll expert warns organisations to comply or face consequences.

06/01/2020

2020 is here and so are we! Usual business hours (Mon - Fri: 8:30 am—5:00 pm) are back in place across our offices in Applecross and Gosnells. Drop by anytime!

18/12/2019

Did you know de facto breakups can be just as expensive as divorce? Some general advice about how to navigate de facto laws and living arrangements for the New Year.

When Tara Leach's relationship started falling apart she was shocked to find out her partner might be able to take half of what she owned. It turned out that wasn't the only financial worry she had due to her de facto relationship.

18/12/2019

After the City of Stirling became the first local government in WA to draft a law to ban wheel clamping, similar laws are now being considered by the State.

Wheel clamping could be prohibited in Western Australia, the premier says, labelling it "un-Australian".

17/12/2019

The Rottnest Island geography fail and the good-natured Qantas Twitter response that made Western Australians proud.

The team at Perth Airport have maintained a sense of humour after an embarrassing mistake was shared to the world on social media.