Morgan + English Commercial Lawyers is a boutique agribusiness legal practice specialising in the thoroughbred industry, beef production, processing and infrastructure.
Our industry knowledge enables us to work with you to provide not just legal solutions but workable commercial solutions.
Morgan + English Commercial Lawyers is a boutique agribusiness legal practice specialising in the thoroughbred industry, beef production, processing and infrastructure.
Our industry knowledge enables us to work with you to provide not just legal solutions but workable commercial solutions.
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Distinguishing Misconduct from Poor Performance
In a recent unfair dismissal decision the Fair Work Commission (FWC) highlighted the importance of knowing the difference between misconduct and poor performance. Steven Zirilli v StarTrack Express Pty Limited 2019 involved a Bulk Fleet Supervisor who was dismissed...
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Proposed New Laws to Target Trespass on Agricultural Land
The Federal Government has recently introduced the Criminal Code Amendment (Agricultural Protection) Bill 2019, which targets animal activists who use a carriage service to incite trespass, property damage or theft on agricultural land. Some doubt the effectiveness of...
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Caution Necessary when Distinguishing Contractors and Employees
Employers should be wary of incorrectly classing a worker as an independent contractor and treating them accordingly, when in fact they are an employee of the company. Decisions of various Courts, tribunals and the Fair Work Ombudsman demonstrate a high bar to reach...
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