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Working from home injuries: where does employer liability end?

Article provokes consideration of potential issues or hazards that may arise in WFH arrangements.

Australia Employment

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Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

High Court widens exposure for organisations working with vulnerable people

Recent HC decision declares that a non-delegable duty of care can extend to the intentional criminal acts of employees, delegates &/or third parties.

Australia Employment

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Gilchrist Connell

Non-delegable duties and intentional wrongs – the High Court determination

The High Court of Australia determined that a non-delegable duty of care could be breached by the intentional criminal wrong doing of a third party.

Australia Employment

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Barry Nilsson

Managing psychological risks in the workplace: Why policies alone are no longer sufficient

Similar to the framework applied to physical hazards, new regulations require employers to identify, assess, control & review risks to psychological health.

Australia Employment

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Holding Redlich

Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, "The legal implications of the Digital Work Systems Bill", published in HR Leader

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Swaab

Do law firms need a ‘Valentine's Day clause' in their sexual harassment policy?

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, "Potential implications of the proposed WFH Clerks Award clause", published in HR Leader

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Michael Byrnes joined James Willis on 2GB's Money News to discuss the union push for one million Australians to gain WFH rights through proposed award changes.

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Changes to SA's Workplace Laws: New Penalties for Employers

Australia Employment

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Commission finds dismissal harsh despite "racist" comments at toolbox meeting

Australia Employment

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Piper Alderman

The Papercut Decision And The Current Position On WFH

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Valentine's Day in the Workplace (2026 Edition)

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Pundits split over NSW workers' compensation reform

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Upcoming Changes To South Australian Labour Hire Licensing Laws

Australia Employment

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Piper Alderman

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Webinars

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4 Mar 2026 | 12:00 AM

Payday Super Is Here: What Employers Need to Know About the New Rules

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LegalVision

Recorded on 27 Jan 2026 | 3:00 PM

When Harassment Comes From Outside: A Guide To Third-Party Risk Management

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BCF Business Law

Recorded on 20 Jan 2026 | 3:00 PM

2026 Canadian In-House Counsel Report: Unparalleled Insights into Canada's In-House Profession from CBA In-House Lawyers

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CBA In-House Lawyers

Recorded on 10 Dec 2025 | 12:00 AM

Preventing Wage Underpayment In Your Business

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LegalVision

Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

Do law firms need a ‘Valentine's Day clause' in their sexual harassment policy?

Employers' positive duty to prevent sexual harassment, changing social and cultural expectations for workplace behaviour.

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Valentine's Day in the Workplace (2026 Edition)

The culture of the workplace should inform the practical approach to be adopted by the employer.

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Higher general damages awards for sexual harassment claims are here to stay

Sexual harassment cases now attract higher damages as courts penalise systemic failures & inadequate responses.

Australia Employment

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Gilchrist Connell

Criminal record checks at work: relevance, spent convictions and privacy risks for employers

Australia Employment

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Pointon Partners

Neurodiversity In The Workplace

Australia Employment

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Kennedys

All I Want For Christmas Is An Unproblematic Christmas Party!

Australia Employment

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Piper Alderman

Can my employer discriminate against me because of my age?

Australia Employment

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Hall Payne Lawyers

Managing Sexual Harassment And Sex Or Gender-harassment – What Is Your Plan?

Australia Employment

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Holding Redlich

Forced To Quit? The Hidden Cost Of Poor Investigations.

Australia Employment

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Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

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Contract of Employment

Michael Byrnes joined James Willis on 2GB's Money News to discuss the union push for one million Australians to gain WFH rights through proposed award changes.

A major Australian union is pushing for over one million workers to gain adefault right to work from home.

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Changes to SA's Workplace Laws: New Penalties for Employers

Employers must pay workers the amount they are owed under the Act, an award or enterprise agreement.

Australia Employment

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Upcoming Changes To South Australian Labour Hire Licensing Laws

The Act brings about significant changes to South Australia's LHLR, particularly with respect to the scope of businesses who are now required to hold a labour hire licence.

Australia Employment

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Piper Alderman

Is It Ever Legal For An Employer To Reduce An Employee's Salary?

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Unfair dismissal claim fails after employee refuses return to office direction

Australia Employment

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Pointon Partners

NSW Government Bulletin (In the Media, Publication, Practice and Courts, Cases and Legislation)

Australia Employment

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Holding Redlich

New WHS Responsibilities For 'Digital Work Systems' In 2026: What Your Business Needs To Know

Australia Employment

HR

Holding Redlich

Six-figure Payout Awarded To Employee Over Contested Incentive Scheme

Australia Employment

HR

Holding Redlich

Employment Relations Podcast #46 – Safety In The Workplace: Drug And Alcohol Testing And Policies

Australia Employment

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Piper Alderman

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Employment Litigation/ Tribunals

High Court widens exposure for organisations working with vulnerable people

Recent HC decision declares that a non-delegable duty of care can extend to the intentional criminal acts of employees, delegates &/or third parties.

Australia Employment

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Non-delegable duties and intentional wrongs – the High Court determination

The High Court of Australia determined that a non-delegable duty of care could be breached by the intentional criminal wrong doing of a third party.

Australia Employment

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Barry Nilsson

Queensland Court of Appeal provides guidance on fact-finding and the extent of vicarious liability for certain staff members in historic school sexual abuse decision

Recent decisions reinforce important principles in assessing evidence & vicarious liability in relation to allegations of historic sexual abuse.

Australia Litigation

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Gilchrist Connell

Pundits split over NSW workers' compensation reform

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Working (Entirely) From Home: Not A Right 'Without Caveat'

Australia Employment

GC

Gilchrist Connell

External workplace investigation reports do not automatically attract privilege

Australia Employment

HR

Holding Redlich

Is The Proposed 10-Year Ban On NRL Players Involved In R360 An Enforceable Restraint Of Trade?

Australia Employment

HR

Holding Redlich

Keeping An Eye On Safety Can Help To Avoid A Costly Fall - SSE Roofing

Australia Employment

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Bartier Perry

WorkCover Surveillance: What Investigators Can And Cannot Do In Victoria

Australia Employment

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Carroll & O'Dea

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Whistleblowing

ASIC Report 827 On Whistleblowing Practices Of 134 Surveyed Companies: How Does Your Company Stack Up?

On 4 December 2025, ASIC published Report 827, Insights from the ASIC Whistleblower Questionnaire: July 2024 to June 2025 (Report).

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Federal Court Sets The Penalty For Victimisation: ASIC v TerraCom Ltd (No 3)

On 26 August 2025, Jackman J of the Federal Court of Australia handed down a penalty decision in ASIC v TerraCom Ltd (No 3) [2025] FCA 1017...

Australia Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Inside Employment Podcast Series - Investigations, Part 1 - What's The Fuss With Whistleblowing Investigations? (Video)

In part one of our investigations double episode, we unpack the technical and legal dimensions of workplace investigations, with a spotlight on whistleblowing.

Australia Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Managing Cross Border Sexual Harassment Investigations In Australia And Asia––10 Key Considerations For Employers (Part 3)

Worldwide Employment

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Why Regulatory Compliance In Australia Is More Than Just A Checkbox

Australia Commercial

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NAVEX

What To Expect In 2025: Employment Law In Australia

Australia Employment

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Ius Laboris

2024 WLG Whistleblower Guide: Australia

Australia Employment

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World Law Group

Secretly recording your bad boss, 2GB and 4BC John Stanley Interview with Michael Byrnes

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Whistleblowers are still the enemy: McBride to appeal as Boyle continues to stew

Australia Employment

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

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Latest Videos

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Fair Work Commission Backs Employee in Remote Work Dispute with Westpac

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McCabes

Michael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Tim Webster on 2SM on 23 July 2025 to discuss workplace relationships and that Coldplay concert

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Swaab

Inside Employment Podcast Series - Investigations, Part 1 - What's The Fuss With Whistleblowing Investigations? (Video)

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

It depends – Can I make an in-specie contribution to my self-managed superfund?

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Cooper Grace Ward

What Does Labor's Landslide Mean For Employment Law In Australia? (Video)

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Ius Laboris

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