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. 

We&rsquo;re excited to welcome Monnette to her very first Friday Workplace Briefing &mdash; thanks for stepping in front of the camera and helping us bring the latest workplace news to our viewers! In this episode, <a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/andrew-douglas/">Andrew</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcsamo/">Monnette</a> dive into a hot topic: Annualised Salaries &ndash; When Woolies and Coles Went Rogue They unpack the risks around record keeping and annualised salary arrangements &mdash; and why it&rsquo;s a potential trap for employers.
To view the full episode and catch up with the week&rsquo;s latest news and developments, please visit this <a href="https://youtu.be/eBKeOEpAyPQ">link</a>.&nbsp;

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.

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.

The Friday Workplace Briefing

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.

The Friday Workplace Briefing is a weekly podcast to update the Australian business community on the most&nbsp;significant&nbsp;developments, issues and cases across workplace law, with practical suggestions to protect your business and people.

Annualised Salaries: When Woollies and Coles Went Rogue

Andrew Douglas and Tom Daly explore one of the most pressing and complex challenges facing Australian workplaces today: overseas workers, racism, and safety.

As public debate continues to be shaped by anti-immigration rhetoric, it is critical for organisations to focus on the facts. Australia’s economy depends on both skilled and unskilled migrant labour. Beyond filling workforce gaps, overseas workers contribute to innovation, productivity, and cultural strength within our organisations.

Creating a safe and respectful workplace is not just a moral obligation — it is essential to operational stability, legal compliance, and long-term success. Organisations that fail to foster inclusive and culturally safe environments risk reputational damage, regulatory scrutiny, and workforce disengagement.

Join us for a clear, practical discussion on how employers can lead with integrity, strengthen culture, and ensure every worker — regardless of background — is treated with dignity and respect.

Watch this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video here.

<a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/andrew-douglas/" data-ac-default-color="1">Andrew Douglas</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-daly-6258381b8/" data-ac-default-color="1">Tom Daly</a>&nbsp;explore one of the most pressing and complex challenges facing Australian workplaces today: overseas workers, racism, and safety. As public debate continues to be shaped by anti-immigration rhetoric, it is critical for organisations to focus on the facts. Australia&rsquo;s economy depends on both skilled and unskilled migrant labour. Beyond filling workforce gaps, overseas workers contribute to innovation, productivity, and cultural strength within our organisations. Creating a safe and respectful workplace is not just a moral obligation &mdash; it is essential to operational stability, legal compliance, and long-term success. Organisations that fail to foster inclusive and culturally safe environments risk reputational damage, regulatory scrutiny, and workforce disengagement. Join us for a clear, practical discussion on how employers can lead with integrity, strengthen culture, and ensure every worker &mdash; regardless of background &mdash; is treated with dignity and respect. Watch this week&rsquo;s Friday Workplace Briefing Video&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/SWzXTFp-VGE" data-ac-default-color="1">here</a>.

FWC Full Bench Makes its Stance Clear That Racism has "no Place in Any Workplace.

This week, our presenters Kim McLagan and Monnette Samo look forward to sharing key insights and developments from the past week, including an important and timely discussion on workplace sexual harassment.

Courts and Tribunals are continuing to take an increasingly firm approach to sexual harassment claims. Recent decisions demonstrate a clear expectation that employers must take proactive, meaningful steps to prevent harassment before it occurs — not simply respond after a complaint is made. Organisations that fail to implement adequate policies, training, reporting mechanisms, and cultural safeguards are facing significant financial penalties, reputational damage, and heightened regulatory scrutiny.

Prevention is no longer optional — it is a legal and commercial imperative. Taking early, well-documented action not only protects your people but also safeguards your organisation’s reputation and long-term success.

Watch this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video here.

This week, our presenters&nbsp;<a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/kim-mclagan/" data-ac-default-color="1">Kim McLagan</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcsamo/" data-ac-default-color="1">Monnette Samo</a>&nbsp;look forward to sharing key insights and developments from the past week, including an important and timely discussion on workplace sexual harassment. Courts and Tribunals are continuing to take an increasingly firm approach to sexual harassment claims. Recent decisions demonstrate a clear expectation that employers must take proactive, meaningful steps to prevent harassment before it occurs &mdash; not simply respond after a complaint is made. Organisations that fail to implement adequate policies, training, reporting mechanisms, and cultural safeguards are facing significant financial penalties, reputational damage, and heightened regulatory scrutiny. Prevention is no longer optional &mdash; it is a legal and commercial imperative. Taking early, well-documented action not only protects your people but also safeguards your organisation&rsquo;s reputation and long-term success. Watch this week&rsquo;s Friday Workplace Briefing Video&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/IEglqqo_Mi8" data-ac-default-color="1">here</a>.

Courts and Tribunals are Getting Tough on Sexual Harassment Claims – How to Prevent the Harassment and The Claim

We’re pleased to welcome Andrew Douglas back for his first Friday Workplace Briefing of the year, joined this week by Monnette Samo.

The landscape of psychological injury claims within Australia’s workers’ compensation schemes is undergoing significant change. With NSW’s new Psychological Claims amendment now passed through Parliament — and other jurisdictions actively seeking to reduce the number of successful psychological claims — employers, insurers, and advisors must be prepared for a shifting regulatory environment.

These developments signal a broader national trend toward reform, tighter thresholds, and increased scrutiny of workplace psychological injury claims. Understanding what has changed — and what may change next — is critical for managing risk, compliance, and workforce wellbeing effectively.

Watch this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video here.

We&rsquo;re pleased to welcome&nbsp;<a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/andrew-douglas/" data-ac-default-color="1">Andrew Douglas</a>&nbsp;back for his first Friday Workplace Briefing of the year, joined this week by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcsamo/" data-ac-default-color="1">Monnette Samo</a>. The landscape of psychological injury claims within Australia&rsquo;s workers&rsquo; compensation schemes is undergoing significant change. With&nbsp;NSW&rsquo;s new Psychological Claims amendment now passed&nbsp;through Parliament &mdash; and other jurisdictions actively seeking to reduce the number of successful psychological claims &mdash; employers, insurers, and advisors must be prepared for a shifting regulatory environment. These developments signal a broader national trend toward reform, tighter thresholds, and increased scrutiny of workplace psychological injury claims. Understanding what has changed &mdash; and what may change next &mdash; is critical for managing risk, compliance, and workforce wellbeing effectively. Watch this week&rsquo;s Friday Workplace Briefing Video&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/0LssZXs8C3U" data-ac-default-color="1">here</a>.

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