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The Friday Workplace Briefing is a weekly podcast to update the Australian business community on the most significant developments, issues, and cases across workplace law, with practical suggestions to protect your business and people.
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in the latest episode of Friday Workplace Briefing, Andrew and Nina discuss one of the most timely and challenging issues facing employers today: privacy and out-of-work behaviour — and when it crosses the line into disciplinable conduct. They explore the new case of Margetts v State of Queensland (Queensland Health) (No 2), which clarifies the limits of the landmark case of Rose v Telstra involving out of hours conduct. Interestingly, this case goes against the trend and establishes that employers do not have a right to act on out-of-hours behaviour if there is no causal link to the employment relationship, the business, or its reputation. Tune in to learn how these legal thresholds apply today, and how to navigate the tricky intersection between employee privacy and employer protection. To view the full episode and catch up with the week’s latest news and developments, please visit this link.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the latest episode of Friday Workplace Briefing, Andrew and Kim break down a critical issue for employers: how to get your drug and alcohol policy right—and follow it consistently. Too often, organisations act impulsively and require testing without clear process or explanation. This episode highlights the common pitfalls and offers practical guidance to help you stay compliant and protect your workplace. To view the full episode and catch up with the week’s latest news and developments, please visit this link.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the latest episode of Friday Workplace Briefing, Andrew and Tom explore a timely and important topic: why complaining about work online is not a workplace right under general protections.They explore how employees who air grievances online may unintentionally breach their employment obligations — and the real disciplinary risks that can follow. To view the full episode and catch up with the week’s latest news and developments, please visit this link.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the latest episode of Friday Workplace Briefing, Andrew and Nina discuss What Happens When You are Assaulted and WFH-yes, it is Compensable.Any Physical or Psychological Hazard Experienced Whilst Working from Home that Causes Harm is Both a Safety Issue and a Compensable Injury. To view the full episode and catch up with the week’s latest news and developments, please visit this link.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the latest episode of Friday Workplace Briefing, Andrew and Tom discuss the duty of good faith and fidelity when applying for jobs with a client. To view the full episode and catch up with the week’s latest news and developments, please visit this link.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the latest episode of Friday Workplace Briefing, Andrew and Nina discuss Flexible Work, Hybrid Arrangements and WestpacNew Flexibility at Work the Latest Case Will Embolden Primary Carers to Push for Workplace Flexibility To view the full episode and catch up with the week’s latest news and developments, please visit this link.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the latest episode of Friday Workplace Briefing, Andrew and Monnette discuss the morally and legally fraught process of Restructuring Out Employees on Parental Leave. To view the full episode and catch up with the week’s latest news and developments, please visit this link. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the latest episode of Friday Workplace Briefing, Andrew and Kim dive into the critical topic: Major Risks Require Specialised Advice - The Need for Competency in Major Safety Risks. When it comes to serious incidents, lack of knowledge is no defence. To view the full episode and catch up with the week’s latest news and developments, please visit this link. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Andrew and Nina discuss SafeWork Meddling in Restructures – New Industrial Risks for EmployersHow safety regulators and the Unions are targeting large scale restructuring with improvement notices and industrialising safety To view the full episode and catch up with the week’s latest news and developments, please visit this link. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Andrew and Tom dive into the newly introduced psychological health regulations and Code now in effect in Victoria. They explore both the highs and lows of these changes — unpacking what they mean in practice and how they could impact you and your organisation. To view the full episode and catch up with the week’s latest news and developments, please visit this link. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re excited to welcome back Monnette for her second Friday Workplace Briefing episode.In this episode, Andrew and Monnette discuss how many people can be liable in complex contractor relationships?How safety and the common law pursue legal reasonability from all participants.Here is this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video (link).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re excited to welcome Monnette to her very first Friday Workplace Briefing — thanks for stepping in front of the camera and helping us bring the latest workplace news to our viewers! In this episode, Andrew and Monnette dive into a hot topic: Annualised Salaries – When Woolies and Coles Went Rogue They unpack the risks around record keeping and annualised salary arrangements — and why it’s a potential trap for employers. To view the full episode and catch up with the week’s latest news and developments, please visit this link. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Andrew and Nina discuss Huge Penalties for Breach of Whistleblower Protections. What is a whistleblower, what law protects the Whistleblower and what are the risks of mistreatment of a whistleblower? To view the full episode and catch up with the week’s latest news and developments, please visit this link.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Andrew and Tom discuss Fixed Term Contracts - What are They and When Do They End?The complexity around fixed term contracts that permit early termination for cause has ended with Full Bench of the FWC giving clarity.Here is this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video (link).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Andrew and Nina discuss how OHS industrial manslaughter provisions do not prevent employees from being charged with manslaughter under the Crimes Act.The safety world often overlooks the risks posed by general crimes legislation as it relates to workplace safety - they should NOT!Here is this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video (link).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Andrew and Tom discuss how failing to provide training for high-risk activities makes officers liable. If your business involves high-risk activities and there is inadequate training and no evidence of competence, directors will be held liable. To view the full episode and catch up with the week’s latest news and developments, please visit this link. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Andrew and Kim discuss how the high court clarifies when a redundancy is genuine in the context of using contractors.The scope for exploring whether a job is truly redundant has expanded again with a new High Court decision.Here is this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video (link).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Andrew and Kim discuss The Curious Case of the Victorian Government and Workers’ Compensation.First, an amending Act to restrict psychological claims and now a Code of Rights protecting workers — what’s next?Here is this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video (link).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Andrew and Tom discuss Directors and Due Diligence: Lessons from the Whitemarsh Case.Directors are facing significant growth in sentencing for safety breaches - the lessons need to be learned quickly. Here is this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video (link).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Andrew and Nina discuss What is Abandonment of Employment?Employers are often faced with situations where employees fail to notify their absence, are arrested, or suffer an illness and cannot attend work – but when is such conduct amount to a repudiation of their contract of employment? Here is this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video (link).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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