We’re pleased to share our latest podcast episode, where Andrew Douglas and Kim McLagan explore how reliance by directors on others can create a false sense of security. However, reliance does not remove responsibility. Directors remain ultimately accountable, and where things go wrong, they may still be held liable.

Understanding where reliance ends and responsibility begins is critical in today’s risk environment.

Watch this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video here.

We&rsquo;re pleased to share our latest podcast episode, where&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;explore how reliance by directors on others can create a false sense of security.&nbsp;However, reliance does not remove responsibility. Directors remain ultimately accountable, and where things go wrong, they may still be held liable. Understanding where reliance ends and responsibility begins is critical in today&rsquo;s risk environment. Watch this week&rsquo;s Friday Workplace Briefing Video&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/q7o_Gj0b6BQ" 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.

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When directors rely upon others, They are still Liable for Harm

Join Andrew Douglas and Kim McLagan as they discuss the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review and what it means for employers.

The session will cover the impact of the wage review decision on award-covered employees, enterprise agreement employees, and employees engaged under common law contracts, along with key considerations ahead of the 1 July 2026 changes.

Don't miss this timely update on one of the most significant workplace developments of the year.

Watch this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video here.

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 they discuss the Fair Work Commission&rsquo;s Annual Wage Review and what it means for employers. The session will cover the impact of the wage review decision on award-covered employees, enterprise agreement employees, and employees engaged under common law contracts, along with key considerations ahead of the 1 July 2026 changes. Don't miss this timely update on one of the most significant workplace developments of the year. Watch this week&rsquo;s Friday Workplace Briefing Video&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/gZgZY-KR7jE" data-ac-default-color="1">here</a>.

Annual Wage Review and what it Means Understanding the Impact of the FWC Wage Case on Award Employees, EA Employees and Common Law Contracts

Workplace bullying remains a key focus for employers across Victoria, with ongoing developments in workplace health and safety obligations, psychosocial hazard regulations, and employer responsibilities continuing to shape the legal landscape.

As regulators and courts place greater attention on workplace conduct and psychosocial risks, organisations need to stay informed about what these changes mean in practice. In this update, Kim McLagan and Monnette Samo examine the latest developments in Victoria’s bullying jurisdiction and emerging compliance expectations.

Watch this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video here.

Workplace bullying remains a key focus for employers across Victoria, with ongoing developments in workplace health and safety obligations, psychosocial hazard regulations, and employer responsibilities continuing to shape the legal landscape. As regulators and courts place greater attention on workplace conduct and psychosocial risks, organisations need to stay informed about what these changes mean in practice. In this update,&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;examine the latest developments in Victoria&rsquo;s bullying jurisdiction and emerging compliance expectations. Watch this week&rsquo;s Friday Workplace Briefing Video&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/IDL82M-UhOs" data-ac-default-color="1">here</a>.

What is Happening in The Bullying Jurisdiction? Stopping Weaponisation

Recent decisions from the Fair Work Commission and the Federal Circuit Court have sent a powerful message to employers and individual workers alike — sexual harassment liability is expanding rapidly, and the financial consequences are becoming increasingly significant. In the second major decision delivered within two weeks, substantial compensation orders were made against individual respondents, including in matters involving non-physical sexual harassment. These decisions reinforce the growing legal, reputational, and psychosocial safety risks facing workplaces that fail to properly prevent and respond to inappropriate conduct.

Andrew Douglas and Kim McLagan will discuss these important developments, the emerging legal trends, and what employers should be doing now to manage risk and meet their workplace obligations.

Watch this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video here.

Recent decisions from the Fair Work Commission and the Federal Circuit Court have sent a powerful message to employers and individual workers alike &mdash; sexual harassment liability is expanding rapidly, and the financial consequences are becoming increasingly significant. In the second major decision delivered within two weeks, substantial compensation orders were made against individual respondents, including in matters involving non-physical sexual harassment. These decisions reinforce the growing legal, reputational, and psychosocial safety risks facing workplaces that fail to properly prevent and respond to inappropriate conduct. <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;will discuss these important developments, the emerging legal trends, and what employers should be doing now to manage risk and meet their workplace obligations. Watch this week&rsquo;s Friday Workplace Briefing Video&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/E8eqt43HY7E" data-ac-default-color="1">here</a>.

The FWC Stop Sexual Harassment Jurisdiction Just Ordered Compensation Against Individuals – in the Second Decision in Two Weeks the Federal Circuit Court Made Significant orders for Compensation Against Two Businesses for non-touch Sexual Harassment and Two Individuals.

When directors rely upon others, They are still Liable for Harm

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