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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Permission wasn't enough: Using work facilities for personal projects ends in dispute

Permission wasn't enough: Using work facilities for personal projects ends in dispute

Worker was allowed to use facilities after hours, then fired for it. ERA looks into dismissal process

Workplace romance sparks safety dispute involving paramedics

Workplace romance sparks safety dispute involving paramedics

ERA awards $10k after employer separates couple's shifts

Worker promised promotion wins $20k after surprise redundancy

Worker promised promotion wins $20k after surprise redundancy

Store's failure to consult before closure proves costly despite genuine financial distress

No clear documentation: Sales specialist loses fight for $40k in unpaid commissions

No clear documentation: Sales specialist loses fight for $40k in unpaid commissions

ERA ruling shows why bonus schemes must be clearly documented

ERA: 'Blunt' management style not enough for constructive dismissal claim

ERA: 'Blunt' management style not enough for constructive dismissal claim

Authority highlights important lessons on workplace communication

ERA rejects 'portfolio building' arrangements as unpaid employment

ERA rejects 'portfolio building' arrangements as unpaid employment

Why calling workers ‘volunteers’ won't protect you from employment obligations

Performance improvement plans: when do they lead to justified dismissal?

Performance improvement plans: when do they lead to justified dismissal?

ERA explains what employers need to do when managing underperformance

Failed support and ambush meetings lead to managers’ claims against employer

Failed support and ambush meetings lead to managers’ claims against employer

Two managers sue as employer’s performance management goes wrong

ERA: Parental leave case shows flexibility for adoptive parents

ERA: Parental leave case shows flexibility for adoptive parents

‘Keeping in touch’ days help secure benefits despite working after adoption

Resignation after restructure: when is it a constructive dismissal?

Resignation after restructure: when is it a constructive dismissal?

ERA clarifies employer obligations during organisational changes