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December 9, 2019

HOW TO AVOID EMPLOYMENT LAW TRAPS AND KEEP YOUR BUSINESS COMPLIANT

Presented By: Sarah Cappello and Joey Tass Cappello Rowe Lawyers Sydney Employment Law Seminar – Sydney Thursday 21st November Presented by Sarah Cappello and Joey Tass Employees are your greatest asset. They can also be a major liability if your business does not strictly follow applicable laws. Avoid being the…
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By Sarah Cappello
September 2, 2019

Controversial decision on sick leave may leave employers exposed to back pay

Article By: Sarah Cappello Cappello Rowe Lawyers Sydney Recently the Federal Court handed down a decision about sick leave that has the potential to leave many businesses exposed. The controversial decision, handed down on 21 August 2019, confirms that all employees, including part time employees, are entitled to a full…
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By Sarah Cappello
May 28, 2019

How Griffith University data scientist Bela Stantic predicted the Coalition’s surprise election win

Article By: Gavin Fernando www.News.com.au A data scientist who predicted against the odds that the Coalition would win the election has explained how the opinion polls got it so wrong. It was supposed to be the Labor Party’s “unlosable” election. The opinion polls consistently predicted Bill Shorten would win on…
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By Sarah Cappello
May 28, 2019

What’s in store for business under a Liberal government?

Article By: ADAM ZUCHETTI www.mybusiness.com.au After a drawn-out campaign, Australia finally knows who is in government for the next three years. Take a look at what that now means for the business community. The Liberal/Nationals Coalition has held onto power for another three years. The government made a number of…
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By Sarah Cappello
March 22, 2019

WHS Due Diligence – Why Work Health and Safety is Essential for Businesses?

Every year across Australian workplaces there are 190 fatalities and close to 150,000 work related injuries. These statistics shine a light on Australian industries and show that workplace deaths aren’t just a workplace issue – but a community issue.  We are seeing family members who do not go home to…
Sarah Cappello
By Sarah Cappello
March 14, 2019

Royal Commission

  The central task of the Royal Commission was to inquire into, and report on, whether any conduct of financial services entities might have amounted to misconduct and whether any conduct, practices, behaviour or business activities by those entities fell below community standards and expectations.   We acknowledge that the…
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By Sarah Cappello
March 14, 2019

The Impacts of Social Media On Family Law

With technology quickly becoming more and more of an integral part of our lives, the use of social media is rapidly on the rise. Although it may seem like a harmless way to share photos and other material on these platforms, it could also be quite detrimental to court proceedings…
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By Sarah Cappello
December 12, 2018

Top 5 Tips Before You Consider Separation

5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE SEPARATING Separation is one of the most stressful and confusing events a person can go through in their life. Despite not only producing severe emotional turmoil, separation will also play upon the economic, social and legal aspects of a person’s life. Many people feel…
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By Sarah Cappello
December 12, 2018

The Perils of the Work Christmas Party

BIGGEST FAILS OF THE WORK CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR STAFF MEMBERS The work Christmas party offers a great opportunity to celebrate the end of a long hard year of working together. They can be great for staff morale, bonding and celebrations and offer a relaxed informal setting to socialize with colleagues…
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By Sarah Cappello