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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Workplace equipment dispute: Can staff be told to 'get out' without consequence?

Workplace equipment dispute: Can staff be told to 'get out' without consequence?

Equipment dispute sparks ERA ruling on proper dismissal steps

Workplace injury management: ERA examines return-to-work dispute

Workplace injury management: ERA examines return-to-work dispute

Case highlights challenges in balancing employee rehabilitation with workplace safety requirements

ERA clarifies trial period documentation requirements

ERA clarifies trial period documentation requirements

Decision offers insights for employment agreement compliance

Worker resigns with one day's notice, cites medical reasons for sudden departure

Worker resigns with one day's notice, cites medical reasons for sudden departure

Employer tries to uphold forfeiture clause due to insufficient notice: court weighs in

Failure to support a worker's return to work: Is it constructive dismissal?

Failure to support a worker's return to work: Is it constructive dismissal?

Worker laments employer's inadequate support after two workplace accidents

Charity work or employment? Worker says he was owed wages, not 'donations'

Charity work or employment? Worker says he was owed wages, not 'donations'

Case raises questions about what defines employment relationship and role of documentation

Worker faces harsh penalties for approaching ex-employer's clients, customers

Worker faces harsh penalties for approaching ex-employer's clients, customers

ERA: Employer seeks to enforce post-employment restraints

Fired for complaining about work site's location? Worker asked for higher pay or less travel

Fired for complaining about work site's location? Worker asked for higher pay or less travel

ERA: Key dispute centred on whether this was casual or full-time employment

Locked out of the office: Worker cries bullying for inability to access workplace

Locked out of the office: Worker cries bullying for inability to access workplace

Employer says it needed to maintain control for security reasons

Should minimum hours in a contract be paid even for less rostered time?

Should minimum hours in a contract be paid even for less rostered time?

Is it an obligation? Worker argues he was owed for minimum contracted hours