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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Redeployment failure after store closure: Is it unfair dismissal?

Redeployment failure after store closure: Is it unfair dismissal?

Worker had previously worked at employer's second location but wasn't offered role

Dismissal application fails on timing technicality despite alleged service

Dismissal application fails on timing technicality despite alleged service

Days-short employment duration prevents access to unfair dismissal remedies

FWC slams AI-generated application after ChatGPT-drafted dismissal claim

FWC slams AI-generated application after ChatGPT-drafted dismissal claim

The Commission said the case highlights the danger of relying on artificial intelligence for legal advice

Sex worker confirmed as an employee, but why did the FWC dismiss her case?

Sex worker confirmed as an employee, but why did the FWC dismiss her case?

Commission looks into dispute over employment status

Informal work arrangement: Is there an employment relationship?

Informal work arrangement: Is there an employment relationship?

Worker received no payments or formal contract despite performing business duties

Job ads after termination leads worker to challenge employer’s redundancy decision

Job ads after termination leads worker to challenge employer’s redundancy decision

Job postings were for lower assistant positions, argues employer

Drug test confusion: worker challenges dismissal after conflicting test results

Drug test confusion: worker challenges dismissal after conflicting test results

Negative self-tests using work site's kits contradicted positive workplace testing

Fired over high-speed chase: Worker loses dismissal claim despite exemplary service record

Fired over high-speed chase: Worker loses dismissal claim despite exemplary service record

Employee terminated following vehicle pursuit incident and integrity breach concerns

Fixed-term worker disputes redundancy after early contract termination

Fixed-term worker disputes redundancy after early contract termination

Employer cites surplus staffing due to a manager's return from maternity leave

Nurse claims unfair dismissal after accidentally defibrillating conscious patient

Nurse claims unfair dismissal after accidentally defibrillating conscious patient

Worker argues incident was unintentional amid claims of workplace harassment and bias