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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.

business management

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28:19

How Harshness Can Override a Valid Reason The Story...

The Friday Workplace Briefing ·

2025/07/20

At our next Friday Workplace Briefing Andrew and Thomas will be discussing how harshness can override a valid reason, covering the story of a reinstated University professor. A fascinating story about the failure to act promptly on misconduct, and how the Fair Work Commission deals with delays in disciplinary action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

27:11

Closing the Loop has Turbo-Charged Delegates' Rights...

The Friday Workplace Briefing ·

2025/07/13

At our upcoming Friday Workplace Briefing Andrew and Nina Hoang will be discussing Delegates' Rights. Closing the loop has turbo-charged delegates' rights of representation in workplaces — where will it end?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

27:46

New NSW Bullying Regime Starting 1 July 2025

The Friday Workplace Briefing ·

2025/07/06

For this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Andrew and Nina will be discussing the New NSW bullying regime starting 1 July 2025. NSW’s anti-bullying regime designed to fill the jurisdictional gap goes much further.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

23:14

The High Court, the CFMEU and Administration

The Friday Workplace Briefing ·

2025/06/29

At our next Friday Workplace Briefing Andrew and Thomas will be discussing The High Court, the CFMEU and Administration.What was the case about, what did the High Court decide and what does it mean to the implied constitutional right of freedom of political expression?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

29:08

Drug and Alcohol Policies Must Have Thorough...

The Friday Workplace Briefing ·

2025/06/19

For our next Friday Workplace Briefing Andrew and Thomas will be discussing the fact that drug and alcohol policies must have thorough consultation and the importance of them being evidence based.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

28:27

The Growing Difference in the National Safety Law

The Friday Workplace Briefing ·

2025/06/15

In this episode Andrew and Kim discuss the growing divergence in national safety laws. As each state and territory continues to move away from the harmonisation promised under the Model WHS laws—never adopted by Victoria—employers are facing increased compliance costs and confusion. The recent bullying amendments proposed by New South Wales serve as a prime example. But why would a state choose to break ranks?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

29:15

2025 Annual Wage Case How Much Does It Affect Award...

The Friday Workplace Briefing ·

2025/06/08

In this episodeAndrewandNinadiscuss how to determine whether you must (or should) increase pay levels following the Wage Case outcome.2025 Annual Wage Case – How Much Does It Affect Award and Award Free Employees?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

28:10

The Biggest Hazard on Site is Often the People...

The Friday Workplace Briefing ·

2025/05/28

In this episode Andrew and Tom will be discussing: The Biggest Hazard on Site is Often the People Themselves. People, and how they make decisions, is the least predictable and highest risk at any workplace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

28:38

State Governments are Seeking to Reduce Workers’...

The Friday Workplace Briefing ·

2025/05/22

In this episodeAndrewandKimdiscuss how the State Government is seeking to reduce Workers' Compensation schemes exposure to the growth in psychological claims.As all states and territories struggle under the burden of growing psychological claims, we need to understand future legislative responses — and NSW is particularly alarming!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

19:11

The Ever More Complex World of Franchises

The Friday Workplace Briefing ·

2025/05/18

In this episode Andrew and Laura discuss: The Ever More Complex World of Franchises. Franchises often employ young workers with unstable tenure, which is a focus of the Fair Work Commission and the Fair Work Ombudsman. There are lessons for everyone in this issue!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

26:29

When and How to Use Legal Professional Privilege in...

The Friday Workplace Briefing ·

2025/05/11

In this episodeAndrewandNinadiscuss when and how to use legal professional privilege in conduct investigations.There are significant risks associated with using legal professional privilege and of it being waived by leadership. Discussion are centered around when to use it, how to use it and the rules that govern it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

31:56

The Australian Government Adopts Three New...

The Friday Workplace Briefing ·

2025/05/04

In this episode Andrew and Tom discuss the three new psychological hazards the Australian Government has adopted and how they affect your work. The Australian Government and Comcare have identified fatigue, intrusive surveillance, and job insecurity as three new common psychosocial hazards. These hazards, along with others, can cause psychological harm in the workplace. The Australian Government’s model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work provides guidance on managing these

en-AU

23:46

Toxic Culture - the future of Industrial Manslaughter.

The Friday Workplace Briefing ·

2025/04/25

We trust that you had time to reflect and rest over the ANZAC break and are ready for this special Monday delivery of the Friday Workplace Briefing. In this episodeAndrewandKimdiscuss the death without inquest of Karla Lee Jordan:The Toxic Culture in the Workplace and the Future of Industrial Manslaughter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

27:10

Victorian Court of Appeal Rebalances with Industrial...

The Friday Workplace Briefing ·

2025/04/19

We hope everyone has enjoyed their Easter celebrations and break and are ready for this special Tuesday delivery of the Friday Workplace Briefing. In this episode Andrew and Nina discuss: The Victorian Court of Appeal rebalance with Industrial Manslaughter. As fines are higher than ever before, Andrew and Nina focus on the LH Holdings case and what it means.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

29:37

What You Must Prove When You Allege Industrial...

The Friday Workplace Briefing ·

2025/04/10

For this week’s Friday Workplace BriefingAndrewandTomwill be discussing:What you must prove when you allege industrial collusion between a Union and others (the secondary boycott provisions).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

28:03

The Future of Employee Restraint Clauses in Australia.

The Friday Workplace Briefing ·

2025/04/06

This week Kim and Nina will be discussing - The Future of Employee Restraint Clauses in Australia. With the announcement in last week's Budget, will the Chalmer’s Budget crackdown on non-compete and related restraints ever come into effect and what will it mean if it does?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

30:44

Workplace Flexibility - What are Reasonable Business...

The Friday Workplace Briefing ·

2025/03/27

This week Andrew and Tom will be discussing workplace flexibility and what are reasonable business grounds?They will be answering questions such as: · who can request flexibility? · what must you do to request this, including the process · what are reasonable business grounds?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

33:24

Workers Recording Performance Management and...

The Friday Workplace Briefing ·

2025/03/23

This week Andrew and Nina are focused on Workers Recording Performance Management and Disciplinary Meetings – What is the Law and Your Powers as an Employer. Understand the process, what you and your organisation can and can’t do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

20:59

What Do You Do When Someone Frustrates Your Capacity...

The Friday Workplace Briefing ·

2025/03/15

In this landmark episodeAndrewandKimare covering ‘What do you do when someone frustrates your capacity to safely return them to work?’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

37:35

Recommendations Relating to Sentencing Occupational...

The Friday Workplace Briefing ·

2025/03/09

This week, Andrew and Nina will be sharing their thoughts and recommendations relating to sentencing occupational health and safety offences in Victoria. They will discuss how to prepare your organisation to adhere to the Victorian Sentencing Advisory Council's recommendations and focus on increased penalties for prosecutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

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