Recent Decisions
Presidential decision examines the section 289A and Anshun estoppel principles
Racing NSW v Goode (NSWPICPD 2023)
Impacts of COVID-19 on Working Arrangements
Key Takeaways
Employers should take stock of their current ‘work from home’ (WFH) guidelines and monitoring systems, and undertake the following activities (if not undertaken already):
Petreski v D Akmadziz & I Admadzic (NSWPICMP 2023)
Petreski v D Akmadziz & I Admadzic (NSWPICMP 2023)
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Racing NSW v Goode (NSWPICPD 2023)
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Turks is delighted to welcome Dane Twohill as a Special Counsel in our Employers Liability practice in Newcastle.
For over a decade, Dane has worked predominantly in the areas of NSW statutory workers compensation claims and work injury damages. Dane has also gained significant experience acting in NSW motor accident claims, public liability claims and intentional tort claims.
Recent Decisions
Employment not substantial contributing factor to fatal quad bike incident
Stuart v Workers Compensation Nominal Insurer & Ors (NSWPIC 2023)
Winiata Desi Derio Walmsley v Suez Recycling & Recovery Pty Ltd (NSWDC 2022)
Key Takeaways
The onus to prove a common law liability in the employer rests with the plaintiff and a statutory liability is not enough to establish liability at Common Law. The plaintiff has to prove a positive inference when establishing liability rather than weighing up possibilities.
Brief Facts