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

Following the passage of the Digital Work Systems Bill in the NSW Parliament last week, workplace lawyers break down what HR needs to keep an eye out for.

Australia Employment

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Swaab

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

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

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

Australia Employment

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Gilchrist Connell

The Whistleblower Complaint That Should Have Prevented The Crisis

India Employment

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Agama Law Associates

Beyond The Handbook: Why Discipline Needs Process, Not Just Policy

India Employment

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BTG Advaya

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

"Wages" Redefined: How The Code On Wages Will Impact Salary Structuring

India Employment

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BTG Advaya

Why International Pension And Savings Plans Matter For Recruitment And Retention

Hong Kong Employment

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The Sovereign Group

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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

11 Mar 2026 | 10:30 AM

New Labour Codes; Changes, Implementation and Challenges

Ashlar Law

Recorded on 4 Feb 2026 | 8:00 AM

Unravelling the Myths of Japanese Employment Law - Is Termination Really Difficult in Japan?

Vanguard Lawyers Tokyo

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

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Employee Benefits & Compensation

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

Australian Services Union (ASU) attempting to add a WFH clause to the Clerks Award.

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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.

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

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

India Business Bulletin (January 2026)

Worldwide Commercial

Archer & Angel

"Wages" Redefined: How The Code On Wages Will Impact Salary Structuring

India Employment

BA

BTG Advaya

Why International Pension And Savings Plans Matter For Recruitment And Retention

Hong Kong Employment

TS

The Sovereign Group

Technical Resignation As A Bridge, Not A Break: Continuity Of Service And Pension Rights In Indian Service Jurisprudence

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

Determining Reimbursement Or FTS For Secondment Of Employees: Toshiba Corporation v. DCIT

India Employment

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Acuity Law

India's Labour Codes: A Transformative Framework For Employment And Workplace Relations

India Employment

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Dhir & Dhir Associates

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Employment Litigation/ Tribunals

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

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

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

ELB E-Bulletin - January 2026 | Volume VIII | Issue I

India Employment

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Khaitan & Co LLP

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

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Gilchrist Connell

Notifications/Amendments Under Shops And Establishments Legislations

India Employment

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AZB & Partners

Delhi HC Upholds Validity Of Provident Law Provisions On International Workers

India Employment

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AZB & Partners

Industrial Dispute Redressal In India: Transitional Challenges Under The Industrial Relations Code, 2020

India Employment

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Clasis Law

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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

Understanding SHe-Box As India's Digital Compliance Framework Under The POSH Act, 2013

"Being a victim of such a deplorable act not only dents the esteem of a woman but also takes a toll on her emotional, mental, and physical health."

India Employment

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Khurana and Khurana

ELB E-Bulletin - January 2026 | Volume VIII | Issue I

This e-Bulletin covers regulatory developments, case law updates and insights into industry practices that impact businesses from a sector agnostic standpoint...

India Employment

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Litigation Update: Woman Subjected To Harassment By An Outsider Can Approach ICC Under POSH

India Employment

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Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Valentine's Day in the Workplace (2026 Edition)

Australia Employment

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Swaab

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

Australia Employment

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Reimagining Compensation Under The Motor Vehicles Act: Allahabad High Court Holds Permanently Disabled Minor Entitled To Wages Of A Skilled Workman

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

Thailand Launches System For Takedown Of Online Sexual Harassment Content

Thailand Employment

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Tilleke & Gibbins

Hong Kong's Court Of Final Appeal Confirms Tort Of Harassment And Expands Employers' Rights To Injunctive Relief

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

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Whistleblowing

The Whistleblower Complaint That Should Have Prevented The Crisis

Well-functioning audit committees approach whistleblower complaints not as compliance artifacts but governance signals. They deliberately expect complaints to surface uncomfortable truths, not be statistically managed.

India Employment

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Agama Law Associates

Strengthening Corporate Defences Against Corruption In Singapore: Practical Takeaways

As Singapore continues to strengthen its enforcement posture, corruption risk has become an increasingly central concern for boards, senior management and in-house legal teams.

Singapore Criminal

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Withers LLP

Why Your Whistleblower Policy Won't Protect You In Court

In a recent shareholder derivative action, defense counsel presented what appeared to be a robust governance framework: a board-approved whistleblower policy, comprehensive compliance documentation...

India Commercial

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Agama Law Associates

Japan Tightens Data-Privacy Rules And Expands Cross-border Enforcement, Raising Compliance Risks

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A&O Shearman

Why Independent Directors Fail The Whistleblower Test

India Employment

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Agama Law Associates

How Dismissed Whistleblower Complaints Become Prosecution Evidence

India Employment

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Agama Law Associates

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Bangladesh Employment

The Legal Circle

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

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

《联合早报》说法识法：公共场所摄录他人不动歪心思不违法

Singapore Privacy

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Duane Morris LLP

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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

Beyond Borders - Episode 10: What You Need To Know About Singapore Employment Law (Podcast)

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Lewis Silkin

Negotiation Tips When Facing Layoff (Video)

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Withers LLP

Inside IR Podcast Series - Episode 29 Gender-based Undervaluation And Its Impact On Modern Award Rates Of Pay (Video)

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

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