Paulinet Tamaray

Paulinet Tamaray

Paulinet Angela S. Tamaray is a licensed lawyer and a senior legal writer for several Key Media publications, including Australasian Lawyer, and Human Resources Director.

She graduated with a degree in Sociology and a Juris Doctor degree. Her reporting and research cover all areas of law and legislative developments in North America and Asia-Pacific jurisdictions.

She is also an occasional lecturer for postgraduate students, teaching legal medicine, ethics, social sciences and professional writing. Her free time is devoted to offering pro bono legal services to underserved communities.

She is deeply passionate about intersectional feminism, sustainable development, and social justice.

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Contract non-renewal vs dismissal: Court weighs in

Contract non-renewal vs dismissal: Court weighs in

Federal court addresses what happens when fixed-term contracts aren't renewed

When can employers act during medical absence?

When can employers act during medical absence?

Court decision provides guidance on managing workplace rights during medical leave

Supervisor's roster changes lead to dismissal dispute

Supervisor's roster changes lead to dismissal dispute

What happens when job responsibilities change without warning?

Blast from the past: 1980s workplace safety practices under court scrutiny

Blast from the past: 1980s workplace safety practices under court scrutiny

Case examines how volunteer management standards have evolved over four decades

When verbal warnings aren't enough: Missing warning letters lead to unfair dismissal

When verbal warnings aren't enough: Missing warning letters lead to unfair dismissal

Failure to maintain proper documentation during termination costs employer over $15,000

Maternity leave return sparks forced resignation claim

Maternity leave return sparks forced resignation claim

Return-to-work dispute tests boundaries of workplace conduct and constructive dismissal

Manager loses job over data transfer during redundancy period

Manager loses job over data transfer during redundancy period

How did saving work files for 'future use' end manager's employment?

Service period dispute reveals employment transfer guidelines

Service period dispute reveals employment transfer guidelines

FWC explores how changing employers affects unfair dismissal eligibility

Health restrictions vs job requirements: FWC examines medical capacity

Health restrictions vs job requirements: FWC examines medical capacity

What makes a dismissal fair when medical conditions limit work capacity?

Email privacy breach costs worker 17-year career

Email privacy breach costs worker 17-year career

Accessing colleague's communications without authorisation leads to termination