Gavin Hanrahan, Author at Turnbull Hill Lawyers

22/03/2018 By Gavin Hanrahan

How a judge assesses contributory negligence in a motor vehicle accident

On 29 June 2014 a motorcycle ridden by the claimant collided with a car driven by the defendant. The car was in the process of turning right into the driveway...

By Gavin Hanrahan

Are you entitled to annual leave?

Employers with casual employees need to ensure that these arrangements are properly documented, particularly if the employment is regular, systematic and long-term. Otherwise, the employer may face the prospect of...

Medical Negligence Compensation Claims Lawyers NSW

20/03/2018 By Gavin Hanrahan

Dismissing Employees on Medical Grounds: What to consider

Employers need to make sure the medical reports they rely on when dismissing employees on medical grounds will stand up to the scrutiny of the Fair Work Commission. A recent...

08/03/2018 By Gavin Hanrahan

Misleading and deceptive conduct in recruitment

When recruiting in Australia, employers must be careful of making misleading and deceptive statements when talking to applicants pre-employment. Examples of misleading and deceptive conduct are contained in section 31...

01/03/2018 By Gavin Hanrahan

Right of termination in a contract: A $146,000 reason to use caution!

When adding a right of termination to a business contract, it’s vital to have a lawyer draft the agreement in clear terms. A good example to keep in mind is...

02/02/2018 By Gavin Hanrahan

4 of the most common issues in business contracts

Every business will have to make new contracts at some stage, and the consequences of getting them wrong can be huge. What issues should you look out for?

01/02/2018 By Gavin Hanrahan

Probation periods and minimum employment periods

If you are a business owner and you think it is safe to dismiss an employee during a probation period… think again. There is a common misconception that if an...