Safety Regulator Attack Misconduct Investigations

In our latest video, Andrew Douglas and a special guest cover an important and often misunderstood topic: Safety Regulator misconduct investigations. Another case demonstrates safety regulators’ march into general workplace people management—this time focusing on the psychological hazards of inves…

Rise in Penalty Award for Serious Injuries in Safety

There has been a rise in penalty awards for serious workplace safety injuries, bringing increased attention to how organisations manage risk, compliance, and accountability. For many businesses, this shift carries significant financial and reputational implications, making it more important than ev…

Double Jeopardy in Safety and Criminal Law: Charged, Convicted, Fined—Then Jailed Again?

In this discussion, Andrew Douglas and Monnette Samo examine the complex legal issue of double jeopardy in the context of workplace safety and criminal law. While the principle of double jeopardy is intended to prevent a person from being tried or punished twice for the same offence, serious workpl…

Labor’s Work from Home What is it, will it Catch on and What Impact will it Have on Employers?

Work-from-home is back in the spotlight, with the Labor government signalling stronger support for flexible work arrangements. Join us this week as Andrew Douglas and Kim McLagan discuss what this actually means for employers. Recent workplace law discussions give employees greater ability to requ…

Who are We at Work? Respect or Liked and the Risks of Personal Disclosure

Join us this week as Andrew Douglas and Kim McLagan lead an engaging discussion on the topic “Who Are We at Work?” In this session, they’ll explore the balance between being respected and being liked in the workplace, and examine the potential risks that can come with personal disclosure in profess…

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

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 ec…

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

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 harassm…

The Landscape of Psychological Injury Claims Within Australia’s Workers’ Compensation Schemes is Undergoing Significant Change.

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 a…

Medical Absence and Termination: Prolonged Absence Without Medical Evidence

We’re delighted to bring the Friday Workplace Briefing back to your inboxes for 2026. This week’s session features Jim Babalis, presenting for the very first time, alongside Kim McLagan, as they unpack a critical workplace issue: medical absence and termination. The briefing will explore when pro…

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

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 wan…