HLS Legal

HLS Legal A specialist employment law and workplace relations firm providing services to local, national and global employers, both public and private.

HLS Legal is a commercial law firm specialising in employment law, industrial relations, litigation and OH&S for local, national and global companies. Our approach is business minded and client focused. At HLS Legal, our experience in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Litigation and Occupational Health and Safety, means our legal practitioners are able to provide your business with top tier se

rvice and expertise. We work with our clients to implement tailored workplace relations strategies, resolve disputes and provide considered advice to achieve our client's business objectives. We offer the full spectrum of legal services in our field, including education, advocacy and representation, investigations, advice, settlements and litigation. Our clients and peers consistently recommend HLS Legal as a Leading Employment & Industrial Relations Law Firm.

On 16 August 2018, the Full Federal Court (the Full Court) conclusively found that the term “casual employees” in s 86 o...
16/10/2018

On 16 August 2018, the Full Federal Court (the Full Court) conclusively found that the term “casual employees” in s 86 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) has an acquired (that is, a traditional) legal meaning in general law.

On 16 August 2018, the Full Federal Court (the Full Court) conclusively found that the term "casual employees" in s 86 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act)

Surely in an organisation with multiple employees, you cannot be held responsible for every accident that occurs within ...
02/03/2018

Surely in an organisation with multiple employees, you cannot be held responsible for every accident that occurs within the organisation, especially if you are not involved in the day to day running of operations, right?

Actually, you can.

https://hlslegal.com.au/directors-liability-when-death-occurs-how-protected-are-you/

Introduction Benjamin Franklin once said that there are two things in life that are certain: death and taxes. While the latter is not something we can or should be evading in a corporate setting, the former definitely is. However, it remains possible for fatal accidents to occur in the workplace. Af...

Modern Awards can be complex. As a result, interpreting a Modern Award can often be a difficult task.https://hlslegal.c...
02/03/2018

Modern Awards can be complex. As a result, interpreting a Modern Award can often be a difficult task.

https://hlslegal.com.au/625-2/

For most employers, it is likely that a Modern Award will apply to some or all of your employees at any given time. This is in the absence of an enterprise agreement having coverage and application. Modern Awards can be complex. As a result, interpreting a Modern Award can often be a difficult task....

The Amendment Act was introduced to better deter unlawful practices such as those that involve the deliberate and system...
19/10/2017

The Amendment Act was introduced to better deter unlawful practices such as those that involve the deliberate and systematic exploitation of vulnerable workers, such as migrant workers.

The amendments however, have broader reach.

http://hlslegal.com.au/penalties-for-breach-of-workplace-laws-increase-tenfold/

From 15 September 2017, the new Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Act 2017 (Amendment Act) took effect to amend the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW

The Directors at HLS Legal, Tony Smetana and Alisanne Ride, welcome our new Associate, Davina Hunter.http://hlslegal.com...
08/09/2017

The Directors at HLS Legal, Tony Smetana and Alisanne Ride, welcome our new Associate, Davina Hunter.

http://hlslegal.com.au/495-2/

HLS LEGAL The Directors at HLS Legal, Tony Smetana and Alisanne Ride, welcome our new Associate, Davina Hunter. Her addition to the Employment Law

Sexual Harassment: A Director’s LiabilityWhat can happen if sexual harassment allegations are made in your organisation ...
18/08/2017

Sexual Harassment: A Director’s Liability

What can happen if sexual harassment allegations are made in your organisation and how does this affect your liability as a director?

http://hlslegal.com.au/sexual-harassment-a-directors-liability/

Liability of Directors' for sexual harassment committed by one employee against another What can happen if sexual harassment allegations are made in your

Our Managing Director, Tony Smetana, along with our team congratulate Alisanne Ride on her position as a Director at HLS...
18/08/2017

Our Managing Director, Tony Smetana, along with our team congratulate Alisanne Ride on her position as a Director at HLS Legal.

http://hlslegal.com.au/welcome/

Our Managing Director, Tony Smetana, along with our team CONGRATULATE Alisanne Ride on her position as a Director at HLS Legal. After seven successful years at

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