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 investigating misconduct.

It’s scary how far psychological hazard law has extended into the day-to-day management of employees.

Watch this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video here.

In our latest video,&nbsp;<a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/andrew-douglas/" data-ac-default-color="1">Andrew Douglas</a>&nbsp;and a special guest cover an important and often misunderstood topic:&nbsp;Safety Regulator misconduct investigations. Another case demonstrates safety regulators&rsquo; march into general workplace people management&mdash;this time focusing on the psychological hazards of investigating misconduct. It&rsquo;s scary how far psychological hazard law has extended into the day-to-day management of employees.
Watch this week&rsquo;s Friday Workplace Briefing Video&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/8ENyXzQNcc0" data-ac-default-color="1">here</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.

  The Friday Workplace Briefing

Safety Regulator Attack Misconduct Investigations

This week, Jim Babalis and Tom Daly will be presenting on what Work from Home means for Victorian employers.

The Victorian Government has introduced proposed legislation that could significantly change workplace rights for employees working from home.

If passed, the Equal Opportunity Amendment (Work from Home) Bill 2026 will introduce a new statutory right for eligible Victorian employees to work from home, creating new obligations for employers and a new dispute resolution framework through VEOHRC and VCAT.

With the first commencement date set for 1 September 2026 (and 1 July 2027 for small businesses), now is the time for employers to understand what these proposed changes could mean for their business.

Whether you're an HR professional, business owner or manager, this vido provides a practical overview of the proposed reforms and the key issues employers should be watching.

Watch this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video here.

This week,&nbsp;<a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/jim-babalis/" data-ac-default-color="1">J</a><a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/jim-babalis/" data-ac-default-color="1">im Babalis</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-daly-6258381b8/" data-ac-default-color="1">Tom Daly</a>&nbsp;will be presenting on what Work from Home means for Victorian employers. The Victorian Government has introduced proposed legislation that could significantly change workplace rights for employees working from home. If passed, the&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Amendment (Work from Home) Bill 2026&nbsp;will introduce a new statutory right for eligible Victorian employees to work from home, creating new obligations for employers and a new dispute resolution framework through VEOHRC and VCAT. With the first commencement date set for&nbsp;1 September 2026&nbsp;(and&nbsp;1 July 2027&nbsp;for small businesses), now is the time for employers to understand what these proposed changes could mean for their business. Whether you're an HR professional, business owner or manager, this vido provides a practical overview of the proposed reforms and the key issues employers should be watching. Watch this week&rsquo;s Friday Workplace Briefing Video&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/12zQI8PsvDk" data-ac-default-color="1">here</a>.

WFH: What Does it Mean for Victorian Employers 

This week, Kim McLagan and Monnette Samo will be presenting on The Key Role of Supervision in Safety.

A recent NSW Industrial Court case serves as a timely reminder of the importance of effective supervision in the workplace. Following a serious incident involving a worker who suffered life-changing burns, the Court found there had been multiple safety failures, including a total failure of supervision.

The case highlights that supervisors play a critical role in ensuring safe work procedures are followed, workers are properly trained and equipped, and hazards are actively managed.

Watch this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video here.

This week,&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;will be presenting on&nbsp;The Key Role of Supervision in Safety. A recent NSW Industrial Court case serves as a timely reminder of the importance of effective supervision in the workplace. Following a serious incident involving a worker who suffered life-changing burns, the Court found there had been multiple safety failures, including a total failure of supervision. The case highlights that supervisors play a critical role in ensuring safe work procedures are followed, workers are properly trained and equipped, and hazards are actively managed. Watch this week&rsquo;s Friday Workplace Briefing Video&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/f8IkmcE3RWw" data-ac-default-color="1">here</a>.

The Key role of Supervision in Safety Making sure Employees are Skilled, capable and Knowledgeable in How to do Work safely is The Cornerstone of Workplace safety-and All of that Rests on the Shoulders of the Supervisor.

Recent Full Bench proceedings have provided one of the first significant opportunities to examine how the Fair Work Act's sexual harassment dispute framework operates in practice, particularly where alleged conduct spans periods before and after the commencement of the Respect@Work reforms.

Join Andrew Douglas and Kim McLagan as we explore the key issues arising from this important decision.

This session will provide valuable insights into the evolving operation of the Fair Work Act's sexual harassment jurisdiction and the lessons employers can take from this developing area of law.

Watch this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video here.

Recent Full Bench proceedings have provided one of the first significant opportunities to examine how the Fair Work Act's sexual harassment dispute framework operates in practice, particularly where alleged conduct spans periods before and after the commencement of the Respect@Work reforms. Join&nbsp;<a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/andrew-douglas/" data-ac-default-color="1">Andrew Douglas</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/kim-mclagan/" data-ac-default-color="1">Kim McLagan</a>&nbsp;as we explore the key issues arising from this important decision. This session will provide valuable insights into the evolving operation of the Fair Work Act's sexual harassment jurisdiction and the lessons employers can take from this developing area of law. Watch this week&rsquo;s Friday Workplace Briefing Video&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/uMF2eSFDWhA" data-ac-default-color="1">here</a>.

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