The Friday Workplace Briefing
The Friday Workplace Briefing
Playlist by The Friday Workplace BriefingThe 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 t…Follow the podcast:
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When the Union Comes Knocking - What Are the Employer's Rights?
In this week's Friday Workplace Briefing, Andrew and Kim discuss employers’ rights and obligations when the Union comes knocking.
27:20
Unconscionability and Fixed Term Contracts - Termination at the Initiative of the Employer
In this week's Friday Workplace Briefing, Andrew and Nina discuss when trying to avoid the FWC jurisdiction through the use of Fixed Term Contracts is unconscionable – termination at the initiative of the employer.
30:19
The Big Drink - When Is Last Night’s Big Night Too Much?
In this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing, Andrew and Qiuyi be discuss 'The Big Drink'. When is last night’s big night too much? They will explore when out of hours drinking makes an employee unsafe to work and risks termination of employment.
28:48
Who Will Be Charged with Industrial Manslaughter?
For this week's Friday Workplace Briefing, Andrew and Kim discuss: who will be charged next with Industrial Manslaughter? Who are the safety regulators charging and why? They will also be sharing lessons for employers.
29:36
When Can HR and OHS Manager Be Liable For Their Actions?
For this week's Friday Workplace Briefing, Andrew and Kim discuss when HR and OHS Managers can be liable for their actions and examining new case law that is going to explain the do's and dont's.
29:55
When Does Managing Conflict Tip Over to Bullying?
For this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Andrew and Nina analyse when managing conflict tips over to bullying. In a recent case before the FWC, an employer's sometimes flawed attempts at managing an employee and the conflict that followed was held to not be bulling. - Where do you draw the line, …
27:38
The Big Fight Over Award Flexibility
In this week's Friday Workplace Briefing, Andrew and Nina discuss the big fight over Award flexibility. The unions push for flexibility unless unjustifiable hardship – where will it end up?
29:20
High Court Considering Damages Award for Bad Dismissals: Fundamental Change in the Law, What Does It Mean for Employers and Insurers
In this week's Friday Workplace Briefing, Andrew and Nina discuss a significant case before the High Court considering the potential for damages for psychiatric damage from a flawed termination, investigation and disciplinary process.
29:42
The Essential Ingredients in a Successful Offer of Settlement That Makes an Employee Say "Yes"
When is an offer to settle enough to trigger a costs order? This week, Andrew Douglas and Kim McLagan tell us what the essential ingredients are for a successful offer of settlement to an employee.
31:04
Entry Into Hazardous Areas
Andrew and Nina discuss the recent New Zealand case regarding entry into hazardous areas - WorkSafe New Zealand v Whakaari Management Limited [2024]. This case is a reminder of the huge risks involved when these areas are not addressed and managed.
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