Recorded Mar 18 2020

Your employees are your organisation's most important asset. This 30-minute risk management podcast featuring Michelle Dawson, Principal Lawyer at DWF will unpack the current challenges facing business owners managing employees during the COVID-19 disruption.

If you have a business problem or are looking for some practical advice and direction, email us at info@businesscentre.com.au or via businesscentre.com.au.

Topics to be covered:
What leave can staff legally take.
What legal rights do employers have to stand staff down.
What processes does an employer need to follow to act in accordance with WHS requirements.
Understanding rights and responsibilities.

Who is Michelle Dawson?
With over 23 years’ experience in the legal industry, 15 of which are in workplace relations law, Michelle is renowned for her provision of practical and outcome-focused advice and representation for her clients. Michelle’s practice is predominantly in the employment and industrial relations areas and she has significant experience providing advice to clients on all legal aspects of employment, workplace and anti-discrimination. Her clients include employers across a range of different sectors, including the Victorian Water Sector, conservation and research, not for profit, manufacturing, tourism and hospitality, transport and energy.

More Episodes in this series:

Episode 1 People Risk 
Episode 2 Financial Risk 
Episode 3 Operational Risk 
Episode 4 Market Risk
Episode 5 Reputational Risk

Host: Gordon Whitehead, The Business Centre

Guest: Michelle Dawson, principle lawyer at DWF.

Podcast producer: Newcastle Podcast Station

Thanks for listening to the Business Big Bang Theory podcast. If you enjoyed our podcast today, please review and rate us through iTunes and follow and share on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn at The Business Centre businesscentre.com.au.

Recorded Mar 18 2020
Your employees are your organisation's most important asset. This 30-minute risk management podcast featuring Michelle Dawson, Principal Lawyer at DWF will unpack the current challenges facing business owners managing employees during the COVID-19 disruption.
If you have a business problem or are looking for some practical advice and direction, email us at <a href="mailto:info@businesscentre.com.au">info@businesscentre.com.au</a> or via <a href="https://www.businesscentre.com.au/">businesscentre.com.au</a>.
Topics to be covered:
<ul>
<li>What leave can staff legally take.</li>
<li>What legal rights do employers have to stand staff down.</li>
<li>What processes does an employer need to follow to act in accordance with WHS requirements.</li>
<li>Understanding rights and responsibilities.</li>
</ul>
Who is Michelle Dawson? With over 23 years&rsquo; experience in the legal industry, 15 of which are in workplace relations law, Michelle is renowned for her provision of practical and outcome-focused advice and representation for her clients. Michelle&rsquo;s practice is predominantly in the employment and industrial relations areas and she has significant experience providing advice to clients on all legal aspects of employment, workplace and anti-discrimination. Her clients include employers across a range of different sectors, including the Victorian Water Sector, conservation and research, not for profit, manufacturing, tourism and hospitality, transport and energy.
More Episodes in this series:
Episode 1 People Risk Episode 2 Financial Risk Episode 3 Operational Risk Episode 4 Market Risk Episode 5 Reputational Risk
Host: Gordon Whitehead, The Business Centre
Guest: Michelle Dawson, principle lawyer at DWF.
Podcast producer: <a href="https://www.newcastlepodcaststation.com.au">Newcastle Podcast Station</a>
Thanks for listening to the Business Big Bang Theory podcast. If you enjoyed our podcast today, please review and rate us through iTunes and follow and share on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn at The Business Centre <a href="http://businesscentre.com.au/">businesscentre.com.au</a>.

Welcome to the Business Big Bang Theory. Hear conversations between our team and key industry experts on all things small business whatever stage of business you are in. Brought to you by The Business Centre.

Welcome to the Business Big Bang Theory. Hear conversations between our team and key industry experts on all things small business whatever stage of business you are in. Brought to you by The Business Centre.

Business Big Bang Theory

Welcome to the Business Big Bang Theory. Hear conversations between our team and key industry experts on all things small business whatever stage of business you are in. Brought to you by <a href="https://www.businesscentre.com.au">The Business Centre</a>.