Devine Law At Work | Workplace Law, Industrial Relations, Fair Work, legal training

Introducing Devine Law At Work

Welcome to Devine Law at Work.

Are you looking for legal advice on employment law that is easy to understand and to apply? Would you prefer to obtain legal services which represent an investment in the Company you work for or the business you own, rather than a throwaway expense? Would you like to have access to a senior lawyer who is both a specialist in employment law and is approachable?

If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then consider Devine Law at Work.

Devine Law at Work is in the business of helping people work together for better results. We are a law firm and consultancy which specialises in Australian employment law and workplace relations.

We make it easy for people in business to get clear, concise and relevant information and advice about employment law and workplace relations. Our services represent an investment by our client in their business because of our commitment to and focus on:

prevention and minimisation of legal risks;
transformation of workplace issues into learning opportunities and long term solutions;
the enhancement of the internal expertise of the business, including the professional development of managers and internal advisers;
continual improvement.

We understand that all workplaces are a work in progress and that all workplace issues are an opportunity for improvement. We combine our pragmatism with legal expertise and a relationship focused approach to ensure that your experience of getting legal advice is a relief not a burden.

All great business relationships begin with a conversation. To begin, you need only to send me an email or give me a call. I look forward to hearing from you.

Elizabeth Devine
Principal, Solicitor and Workplace Relations Consultant
T: + 61 2 89857312
M: 0410 622 887
E. elizabeth@devinelaw.com.au

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Learning and development is a key focus in our business as we see it as the key to business preventing or minimising legal risks in the workplace while also engaging in the professional development of its people.

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HIGH INCOME THRESHOLD INCREASES TO $113,800

On 1 July 2010 the high income threshold under the Fair Work Act 2009 increased to $113,800. This has particular application to unfair dismissal claims – employees who are award/agreement free and earn above the high income threshold are not eligible, among others, to make an unfair dismissal claim.

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MODERN AWARD AND MINIMUM WAGE RATES TO INCREASE ON 1 JULY 2010
On 1 July 2010 both the rates of pay in Modern Awards and the National Minimum Wage will increase by $26. This important change takes effect at the same time as the first instalment of the phasing in approach to the rates of pay in Modern Awards containing transitional provisions takes effect. Employers need to act immediately to ensure their rates of pay (including wages, loadings, and penalty rates) are compliant.

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RECORD PENALTIES FOR WORKPLACE BULLYING IMPOSED IN OHS PROSECUTION
On 8 February 2010 a very significant decision in relation to workplace bullying was handed down by the Victorian Magistrate’s Court in an occupational health and safety prosecution. In addition to the employer, a director of the employer company and a manager and other employees of the employee were also prosecuted. Record penalties were imposed following guilty pleas by all defendants. To find out more, click here

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