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.

In the latest episode of Friday Workplace Briefing,&nbsp;<a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/andrew-douglas/" data-ac-default-color="1">Andrew</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/kim-mclagan/" data-ac-default-color="1">Kim</a>&nbsp;break down a critical issue for employers:&nbsp;how to get your drug and alcohol policy right&mdash;and&nbsp;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&rsquo;s latest news and developments, please visit this&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/CdqtY4LYLbE">link</a>.

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.

Getting Your Drug and Alcohol Policy Right – Then Following It. 

As we head into the festive season, workplace celebrations are gearing up — but so too are the risks that employers need to keep front of mind.

This week, we dive into Christmas parties and employee safety, and Andrew and Kim explore a topic that unfortunately remains all too relevant:

“All I want for Christmas is respect – the never-ending saga of sexual harassment at Christmas parties.” This is the final episode of Friday Workplace Briefing (FWB) for 2025, and we’re signing off until 30 January.

Thank you for joining us throughout the year — we’ve loved sharing insights to help you navigate the ever-shifting workplace landscape.v

To view the full episode and catch up with the week’s latest news and developments, please visit this link.

As we head into the festive season, workplace celebrations are gearing up &mdash; but so too are the risks that employers need to keep front of mind.
This week, we dive into Christmas parties and employee safety, and <a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/andrew-douglas/">Andrew </a>and <a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/kim-mclagan/">Kim </a>explore a topic that unfortunately remains all too relevant:
&ldquo;All I want for Christmas is respect &ndash; the never-ending saga of sexual harassment at Christmas parties.&rdquo; This is the final episode of Friday Workplace Briefing (FWB) for 2025, and we&rsquo;re signing off until 30 January.
Thank you for joining us throughout the year &mdash; we&rsquo;ve loved sharing insights to help you navigate the ever-shifting workplace landscape.v
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/CdqtY4LYLbE">link.</a>

Christmas Parties and Employee Safety All I Want for Christmas Is Respect – The Never-Ending Saga of Sexual Harassment at Christmas Parties

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.

in the latest episode of Friday Workplace Briefing, <a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/andrew-douglas/">Andrew </a>and <a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/nina-hoang/">Nina</a> discuss one of the most timely and challenging issues facing employers today: privacy and out-of-work behaviour &mdash; 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&rsquo;s latest news and developments, please visit this&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/CdqtY4LYLbE">link</a>.

Privacy and out of Work Behaviour – When can You Discipline?

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.

In the latest episode of Friday Workplace Briefing,&nbsp;<a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/andrew-douglas/" data-ac-default-color="1">Andrew</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-daly-6258381b8/" data-ac-default-color="1">Tom</a>&nbsp;explore a timely and important topic:&nbsp;why complaining about work online is&nbsp;not&nbsp;a workplace right under general protections. They explore how employees who air grievances online may unintentionally breach their employment obligations &mdash; and the real disciplinary risks that can follow.
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/970zqq7DBQ4">link</a>.

Getting Your Drug and Alcohol Policy Right – Then Following It.

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