Workplace Relations
Bryan Belling
Court orders non-party to pay costs
Bryan Belling, Partner
K&L Gates
A non-party employer has just been ordered to pay costs in restraint of trade litigation. Bryan looks at the facts and whether we could see this situation arise more in future.
Fri, 10 May 2013 12:30pm
Duncan Fletcher
Coalition unveils workplace relations policy
Duncan Fletcher, Partner at K&L Gates
K&L Gates
The Coalition's workplace relationship policy looks set to be welcomed by employer groups. Duncan Fletcher at K&L Gates runs through the main changes.
Thu, 9 May 2013 6:40pm
Lisa Oldham
Oracle fined in sexual harassment case
Lisa Oldham, Solicitor
McInnes Wilson Lawyers
Oracle has been found vicariously liable for the sexual harassment of its employee. Lisa provides a brief background of the case and discusses the importance for employers to have geographically relevant sexual harassment policies.
Tue, 9 Apr 2013 3:45pm
Anthony Arrow and Simon Dewberry
61,500 days lost to IR disputes in 2012
Anthony Arrow and Simon Dewberry, Partners
Allens
2012 saw a significant increase in industrial disputes with 61,500 days lost. Anthony Arrow and Simon Dewberry discuss the likely reasons for the increase and discuss some lessons to be learned.
Tue, 9 Apr 2013 2:00pm
Jonathon Corlett
Top employment law issues for 2013
Jonathon Corlett, Senior Lawyer at Truman Hoyle
BRR Legal Brief
With 2013 well underway, Jonathon Corlett joins us in the studio to discuss the major employment law issues to look out for in 2013.
Mon, 11 Mar 2013 1:30pm
Simon Dewberry
Further changes to anti-discrimination laws
Simon Dewberry, Partner
Allens
With the Government proposing changes to workplace human rights and anti-discrimination laws, Simon discusses the key changes and the likely impact on businesses.
Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:30pm
Paul Quinn
Striking balance on executive remuneration
Paul Quinn, Partner
Allens
Executive remuneration continues as a headline issue for boards with further changes under consideration. Paul Quinn runs through the latest issues including proposals to claw back executive bonuses and the 'two strikes' rule.
Thu, 14 Feb 2013 1:15pm
Damon King
Changes to workplace relations laws operating now
Damon King, Associate
HopgoodGanim
Damon King talks us through changes to the Fair Work Act and the new 'Dad' Paid Parental Scheme which came into effect on 1 January 2013 and what the new changes mean for employers.
Fri, 25 Jan 2013 2:00pm
Jonathon Corlett
Navigating the social media minefield at work
Jonathon Corlett, Senior Lawyer
Truman Hoyle
While it is becoming increasingly difficult for companies to ignore the potential of social media networks for their business there are still a number of pitfalls for businesses when it comes to employee use of social media. Jonathan discusses some of the major issues faced by companies when it comes to social media usage by employees and provides some insight into how social media use should be managed in the workplace.
Tue, 30 Oct 2012 3:30pm
Andrew Ball
Managing executive re-location challenges
Andrew Ball, Partner
DLA Piper Australia
As businesses become increasingly global the need to re-locate executives overseas will increase. Andrew Ball talks about some of the particular challenges that arise when re-locating executives to Australia, as well as the key considerations and tips for managing executive re-location.
Tue, 30 Oct 2012 2:20pm
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