damages

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – An Increase in Damages:

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – An Increase in Damages:

A recent decision of the Full Federal Court has highlighted the issue of sexual harassment and set a new precedent in the awarding of damages to employees who are victims of sexual harassment in the workplace.

Defamation and Damages – Don’t Cast Your Net Too Wide:

Defamation and Damages – Don’t Cast Your Net Too Wide:

A recent defamation case heard by the Supreme Court of New South Wales has highlighted the importance of carefully constructing your case for defamation and who the parties you wish to sue are. Taking legal action can be a very expensive and time consuming process, so the last thing you want to do is waste money casting your net too wide and suing people or organisations who aren’t responsible for the damage done to your reputation.