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Read more“Employers should always think about the timing of announcements”
Worker dismissed for fiery Facebook post criticising his employers’ memo after death of fellow employee
Our Director, Shane Koelmeyer, spoke to Emma Koehn at Smart Company about best practice tips for enforcing a social media policy and communicating with employees.
Read more“It is not enough for a company to be doing the right thing any more”
Companies neglect compliance at their peril
Our Managing Director, Athena Koelmeyer, spoke to the Sydney Morning Herald about the importance of employers prioritising work health safety as a preventative measure rather than simply acting in response to a serious workplace accident.
Read more“Modern awards are in a constant state of flux with amendments regularly flowing through.”
Putting workplace compliance on the menu
Our Managing Director, Athena Koelmeyer, spoke to Fairfax media about the trending employment law issues facing Australian employers.
The office Christmas party, with the release of a new movie featuring Jennifer Aniston, is a hot topic this year. It seems employers are keen to understand their legal risks and obligations and what precautions they should take when planning and hosting events.
Shane Koelmeyer recently interviewed by Smart Company
Workplace Law’s Director, Shane Koelmeyer, was recently interviewed by Smart Company in response to a survey of 5,500 retail workers conducted by the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association (SDA)
Read moreHR directors and corporate leaders beware: the FWO is taking legal action against individuals who contravene the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
HRD magazine: The year of accessorial liability
During 2016 we have seen an increase in the Fair Work Ombudsman’s (FWO’s) efforts to pursue directors and managers, including HR and payroll managers, for their involvement in contraventions of the Fair Work Act 2009(Cth) (FW Act).
Read moreQ&A: When Enterprise Agreement Bargaining Turns Ugly
HRD magazine: Q&A with Athena Koelmyer
In issue 14.9 of HRD Magazine, Workplace Law’s Managing Director, Athena Koelmeyer highlights to employers the techniques that can be used in difficult enterprise agreement negotiations.
Read moreDetermining whether an employee’s working hours are ‘reasonable’
HRD Magazine – Clock-Watching: What is ‘Reasonable’ Anyway?
Determining whether an employee’s working hours are ‘reasonable’ In Issue 14.7 of HRD Magazine Workplace Law's Managing Director, Athena Koelmeyer, discusses the term ‘reasonable additional hours’ commonly used in employment contracts and outlines the main factors...
Read moreWorkplace Law announced as a Major Commercial Partner for Sydney FC’s W-League team
Workplace Law & Sydney FC W-League
Workplace Law announced as a Major Commercial Partner for Sydney FC’s W-League team Press release by Sydney FC regarding Workplace Law's sponsorship for the 2016/17 W-League season. Read the article...
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