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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Worker challenges legality of overseas job premium

Worker challenges legality of overseas job premium

ERA examines employment protection vs international payments

Hidden motives exposed in workplace restructure case

Hidden motives exposed in workplace restructure case

Authority awards $45,000 for humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to feelings

Redundancy backfires after similar role appears for different branch

Redundancy backfires after similar role appears for different branch

Three-day consultation period raises red flags; costs employer almost $20k in penalties

Seizure of work laptop during sick leave triggers employment dispute

Seizure of work laptop during sick leave triggers employment dispute

When can employers take back company devices during notice periods?

Worker's 5-week absence triggers dismissal dispute

Worker's 5-week absence triggers dismissal dispute

Can personal circumstances justify gaps in employer communication?

Employment court examines timing of professional conduct reports

Employment court examines timing of professional conduct reports

When does performance management require regulatory notification?

Worker's dismissal justified despite pending medical assessment

Worker's dismissal justified despite pending medical assessment

Long-term absence and staffing pressures lead to valid dismissal despite medical claim

Workplace rights gap revealed in trial period test

Workplace rights gap revealed in trial period test

ERA examines critical hiring requirements

Missing employment contract leads worker to file case against wrong employer

Missing employment contract leads worker to file case against wrong employer

No written agreement causes confusion over real boss' identity

Medical leave dismissal raises questions about workplace communication

Medical leave dismissal raises questions about workplace communication

When does an extended medical absence justify termination?