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The Friday Workplace Briefing

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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.

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The Friday Workplace Briefing - 12 November 2021

November 14, 2021 23:05 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting).  Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now. In this week's episode: The role of HR and safety professionals in influencing good disciplinary processes The latest updates on mandatory vaccinations in the workplace Lessons for employers following recent case d...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 5 November 2021

November 07, 2021 22:58 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now.  In this week's episode: Preparing for an effective disciplinary discussion Latest update on mandatory vaccinations in the workplace Lessons for employers following recent case decisions relating to discrimination, ...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 29 October 2021

October 31, 2021 23:34 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now. In this week's episode: Using your organisation's Code of Conduct in the disciplinary process Latest updates on mandatory vaccinations SafeWork Australia release the 2021 Key WHS statistics Australia report Using t...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 22 October 2021

October 24, 2021 23:05 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now. In this week's episode: Your organisation's Code of Conduct: Why is it important? How does it fit into the organisation’s hierarchy? What are the consequences of allowing employees to breach it? The latest COVID-v...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 15 October 2021

October 18, 2021 00:33 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now. In this week's episode: The latest information on the COVID vaccine mandate Drug and alcohol systems and preparing for the return of workplace functions A review of recent cases around employee misconduct and a labo...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 8 October 2021

October 11, 2021 23:05 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now. In this week's episode: COVID vaccination mandates: legal challenges, suspension for non-compliance, and WorkersComp claims. Best practice Drug and Alcohol Policy and Process implementation See omnystudio.com/listen...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 1 October 2021

October 03, 2021 23:58 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now. In this week's episode: Weight in the workplace: The emerging discrimination issues and the case for inclusion Interrupting unconscious bias A review of recent cases relating to mandatory vaccinations and drug and a...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 10 September 2021

September 12, 2021 23:15 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now.  In this week's episode: An onslaught of manslaughter: When regulators reach for the gun Sexual Harassment changes to Fair Work Act A review of recent cases relating to age discrimination and organisational restruct...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 3 September 2021

September 05, 2021 23:43 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now. In this week's episode: Are you ready for casual conversion? What employers need to know, and do, before the 27 September deadline. Further update on mandatory vaccinations. The no-fault indemnity scheme and what to ...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 27 August 2021

August 29, 2021 22:45 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now. In this week's episode: A new narrative around COVID – opening up, not locking down Employee well-being: Monitoring health and happiness through conversations and indexing Vaccinations: Deciding how to incentivise, ...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 20 August 2021

August 22, 2021 23:47 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now. In this week's episode: Social media: political views, termination of employment and defamation Mandating the vaccine: Four-tier guidance released by the FWO Victoria's new provisional payments for work-related ment...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 13 Aug 2021

August 14, 2021 01:54 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now. In this week's episode: A business framework for mandating the vaccine The risks of demoting employees The potential impact of the Workpac decision on independent contractors Critical role considerations before you...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 6 Aug 2021

August 09, 2021 01:43 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now. In this week's episode: Employing casual workers following this week's High Court decision The first Australian company mandating the COVID-19 vaccination for all staff Rules around the use of social media channels ...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 30 July 2021

August 01, 2021 23:25 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now. In this week's episode: Validating a potential candidate's claims The five elements of a well-structured position description Managing dishonesty around education, skills and experience See omnystudio.com/listener ...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 23 July 2021

July 26, 2021 00:51 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now. In this week's episode: Identifying the inherent requirements - including psychosocial requirements and risks An employer's obligations around discrimination and privacy law, and the impact of candidates lying about ...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 16 July 2021

July 18, 2021 22:59 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 1:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now.  In this week's episode: COVID-related health information - what you can ask, and what you can do with the information The impact of COVID on the wellbeing of CEOs and Leaders New OHS penalty and sick leave regimes c...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 2 July 2021

July 04, 2021 23:20 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now.  In this week's episode: Assessing organisational progress on managing psychological safety What is 'frustration' of an employment contract? The latest cases relating to: Drug and alcohol policies Host employer sa...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 25 June 2021

June 27, 2021 22:57 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now.  In this week's episode: Workplace Safety: Victoria outlaws OHS Insurance Industrial Manslaughter in Australia: Different approaches across jurisdictions Criminal conduct outside of work: Spent Convictions Act 2021 ...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 18 June 2021

June 20, 2021 23:12 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now.  In this week's episode: the legal and practical considerations around managing out of work misconduct; International Men's Health week; and the Minimum National Wage increase See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 11 June 2021

June 14, 2021 23:33 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now. In this week's episode: Out of work conduct: The law for employees and employers Workplace investigations: Karen’s mindset, methods of work, and tips for conducting Workplace Safety: New WHS laws target gig companie...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 4 June 2021

June 07, 2021 22:51 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now.  In this week's episode: Workplace Investigations: Privacy pitfalls and the decision-making process Employee Misconduct: Employee urinates on a co-worker Workplace Safety: A new Code of Practice from SafeWork NSW S...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 28 May 2021

May 30, 2021 22:57 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now. In this week’s episode: 7 elements to managing an ageing workforce Victoria’s 7-day lockdown announcement Strategies for managing an aging workforce Lessons for employers following recent Workers Compensation, Work...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 21 May 2021

May 25, 2021 23:34 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now. In this week's episode: Valuing your mature age employees: The challenges and opportunities in organisations with an ageing workforce Contractor Management: The Gig economy falls at the first hurdle Unfair Dismissal...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 14 May 2021

May 16, 2021 23:16 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now. In this week's episode: Termination of an Enterprise Agreement following mass redundancies The role of training in a safety and HR system Understanding the six elements of a safety and HR system See omnystudio.com/...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 7 May 2021

May 10, 2021 02:01 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now. In this week's episode: How to maintain engagement and productivity in a disrupted business environment Flexibility benefits and documentation; Remote performance management; Settling the work-life argument in flex...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 30 April 2021

May 02, 2021 22:55 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Every Friday at 10:30​​am, join us online to hear the critical news and developments that affect your workplace. Register now. In this week’s episode: A roadmap for OH&S Governance Defining “Due Diligence” for an Officer Getting your report structure right See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 23 April 2021

April 26, 2021 02:51 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). In this week’s episode: How we contract, and the risks of templates Design elements for an HR Governance Framework Impact of surveillance on workers’ compensation claim General Protections claim in response to Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Workplace Briefing - Podcast - 16 April 2021

April 18, 2021 23:16 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). In this week’s episode: Developing a mental health framework for your organisation (Part 2) Work-related functions causing injury When stress is compensable for a physical injury Union officials entering a site for a safety-related matter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 9 April 2021

April 11, 2021 22:53 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Every Friday at 10:30am, join Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers), and Karen Luu (Found Consulting) online, as they address the pressing topics and questions impacting your business and people. Keeping it simple, pragmatic and to 30 minutes. In this week’s episode: Amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act Sexual Harassment added to the definition of “serious misconduct” in the Fair Work Act Infection control policies HSU v Huntington Specifying location in a contract LWB v Smith Developing a ...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 26 March 2021

March 28, 2021 22:43 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). In this week’s episode: An update on the IR Omnibus Laws When they come into effect, and how they affect you Capability mapping fundamentals Essential elements of a sound capability matrix Conducting a restructure lawfully The six elements all employers should be across See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 19 March 2021

March 21, 2021 22:47 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). In this week’s episode: Managing gender inequality in the workplace; and Restructures and redundancy – the business case and opportunities, inc. 5 key planning stages before undertaking a restructure See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 12 March 2021

March 15, 2021 23:17 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

Case Law Updates: Principles around Drug and Alcohol Policy outside working hours AMWU v Santos Termination for misuse of company credit card Sherry v Toyota Rethinking Human Capital Mapping your strategic priorities to meet changing needs Big Workplace Challenges in 2021 The second part of our series on preparing for your EA negotiations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 5 Mar 2021

March 08, 2021 23:06 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). In this week's episode: Case Law Updates: Workers Compensation: Joke threats Rode v Hinterland Motor Workplace Safety: Near-miss breaches Campbell v White Big Workplace Challenges in 2021 #2: Preparing for your EA negotiations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 19 February 2021

February 28, 2021 23:12 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Register to join live next week. In this week's episode: The IR Omnibus Bill: An update on what's happened this week Redundancies during COVID: Sposito v Maori Chief Hotel Workers’ compensation for bad RTW from non-compensable injury: Nguyen v State of NSW Employee vaccinations: Your questions answered See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 26 February 2021

February 28, 2021 23:01 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Register to join live next week. Case Law Updates - Non-JobKeeper stand-downs under the Fair Work Act: PGS v IEU - Extension of Duty under OHS/Common Law: Clark v Schneider - Terminating employees for unsubstantiated allegations A further update on mandating vaccinations - New FWO and SafeWork Australia Guidelines on COVID-19 safe plans Big w...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 19 February 2020

February 21, 2021 22:54 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Mandating vaccinations – your questions answered Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). Register to join live next week. In this week’s episode: The IR Omnibus Bill: An update on what’s happened this week Redundancies during COVID: Sposito v Maori Chief Hotel Workers’ compensation for bad RTW from non-compensable injury: Nguyen v State of NSW Employee vaccinations: Your questions an...

The Friday Workplace Briefing - 12 February 2021

February 14, 2021 01:10 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting). In this week's episode: Can I require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19? The IR Omnibus Bill Insights on a recent case decision related to terminating a labour-hire employee (CUB v Johnson and Chelgrave). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FCW Lawyers - Friday Workplace Briefing | 11 December 2020

December 13, 2020 22:21 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Our last session for 2020, with a bumper quiz of workplace case studies to summarise some of the key learnings for employers this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FCW Lawyers - Friday Workplace Briefing | 4 December 2020

December 06, 2020 22:35 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Your weekly update on the latest critical news and developments that affect your workplace, presented by FCW Lawyers. Catch up on this week’s episode covering: Employment law:  - Mandatory Licence and terms of contract - Lying during investigations Managing RTW in a post-COVID world - Part 4: Hear how other organisations are managing this process See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FCW Lawyers - Friday Workplace Briefing | 27 November 2020

November 29, 2020 08:04 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

Your weekly update on the latest critical news and developments that affect your workplace, presented by FCW Lawyers. Catch up on this week’s episode covering: COVID/JobKeeper update: - Stand down when reduction in work cf Qantas - CFMEU v Hutchison Ports – stop work for COVID Managing RTW in a post-COVID world: Flexible work arrangements policy Rossato v Workpac: Special leave – what does it mean? DA v Baptist Care: Limitations on work AMWU v CSL: Acting in the best interests of the b...

FCW Lawyers - Friday Workplace Briefing | 20 November 2020

November 21, 2020 09:19 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Your weekly update on the latest critical news and developments that affect your workplace, presented by FCW Lawyers. Catch up on this week’s episode covering: > COVID/JobKeeper: - Abandonment of Employment case,  - Reduction of redundancy payments - JobKeeper “work when you like” termination > Part 2: Managing RTW in a post-COVID world - Consultation > Inherent requirements and wrongful termination > Case study: Fit for work > When a casual is not a casual > Safety as an industrial tool: ...

FCW Lawyers - Friday Workplace Briefing | 13 November 2020

November 15, 2020 03:15 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

Your weekly update on the latest critical news and developments that affect your workplace, presented by FCW Lawyers. Catch up on this week's episode covering: • Managing RTW in a post-COVID world (Part 1 of 5) • Awards: FBFWC extend COVID flexibilities until March • Industrial Law: Unionists brawling on paid delegate leave • Safety: Further guidance on penalties for gross negligence • Serious Incident Management (Part 4 of 4): Pleading guilty, plea deal, enforceable undertakings and trial...

FCW Lawyers - Friday Workplace Briefing | 30 October 2020

November 01, 2020 22:25 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Your weekly update on the latest critical news and developments that affect your workplace, presented by FCW Lawyers. Catch up on this week's episode covering: • COVID, WFH and risk assessments - how mistakes happen • Part 2 of Serious Incident Management: Consultation and communication - the role of legal professional privilege (LPP) • Reasonable Management Action and the weird world of workers’ compensation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FCW Lawyers - Friday Workplace Briefing | 16 October 2020

October 18, 2020 03:50 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

Your weekly update on the latest critical news and developments that affect your workplace, presented by FCW Lawyers. This week's episode provides an update on: • COVID politics • Changes to commercial leasing in Victoria • Employment law - doing nothing is not "condoning" • Part 1 of our new 5-part series on Serious Incident Management • The different awards for sexual harassment based on jurisdiction • Conference injuries - when are they compensable? See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

FCW Lawyers - Friday Workplace Briefing | 9 October 2020

October 11, 2020 05:24 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Your weekly update on the latest critical news and developments that affect your workplace, presented by FCW Lawyers. This week's episode provides an update on: • COVID-19: The Clerks Award, JobMaker and pandemic leave • Safety lessons for employers "on the road" • Part 5 of our bullying, harassment and discrimination series See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FCW Lawyers - Friday Workplace Briefing | 2 October 2020

October 03, 2020 11:01 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Your weekly update on the latest critical news and developments that affect your workplace, presented by FCW Lawyers. This week's episode provides an update on COVID-19: JobKeeper covering the Qantas v. Flight Attendants Union case and Award flexibility. We cover off on a number of interesting case updates, highlighting the lessons for employers employers when dealing with: - unfair dismissal (Lear V BHP) - safety (WorkSafe v Ardent) We also introduce Part 4 of our Bullying Harassment and...

FCW Lawyers - Friday Workplace Briefing | 25 September 2020

September 29, 2020 01:13 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Your weekly update on the latest critical news and developments that affect your workplace, presented by FCW Lawyers. This week's episode provides an update on COVID-19: JobKeeper Update covering new Regulations, the Safety Code of Practice and Award extension. We cover off on a number of interesting case updates, highlighting the lessons for employers employers when dealing with: - unfair dismissal claims; - social media defamation and bad behaviour; and - replacing old employee agreement...

FCW Lawyers - Friday Workplace Briefing | 18 September 2020

September 19, 2020 00:13 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Your weekly update on the latest critical news and developments that affect your workplace, presented by Andrew Douglas and Karen Luu, FCW Lawyers. This week's episode covers: COVID-19: JobKeeper Update Corporate crime: Systematic misconduct Part 2 of our Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination series. A number of interesting case updates, highlighting the lessons for employers in: Refreshing contracts in line with promotions; Redundancy subterfuge and adverse action; Redundancy redu...

FCW Lawyers - Friday Workplace Briefing | 11 September 2020

September 13, 2020 00:27 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Your weekly update on the latest critical news and developments that affect your workplace, presented by Andrew Douglas and Karen Luu, FCW Lawyers. This week's episode covers: COVID restrictions across Australia and VIC - where to from here? QLD introduces Wage Theft legislation, like VIC - what does it mean? NSW's draft Code of Practice for managing the risks to psychological health. Part 1 of our Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination series. A number of interesting case updates, hi...

FCW Lawyers - Friday Workplace Briefing | 4 September 2020

September 05, 2020 00:59 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Your weekly update on the latest critical news and developments that affect your workplace, presented by FCW Lawyers. This week's episode covers: 1. JobKeeper passes parliament and the consultation cases roll on 2. Employment law - perfect performance management and bad investigations 3. Carers’ responsibilities and roster changes - IR meets discrimination law 4. Safety responsibilities to non-employees 5. Reasonable Management Action - workers’ compensation 6. The last wrap on Contractor M...