Resources: Events

Please join Workplace Law's Managing Director & Principal, Athena Koelmeyer, as she tackles the challenges faced by modern employers when it comes to managing workplace behaviour.

2020 continues to deliver unprecedented challenges to employers as they manage the economic and workplace culture impact of COVID-19. Difficult, but necessary, decisions taken in relation to workforce numbers together with increased poor employee behaviour has seen a dramatic rise in the number of unfair dismissal and adverse action claims.

With many of us, some for the first time, in the midst of working remotely, it's important that employers are vigilant in ensuring their employees behave appropriately at all times regardless of the method of interaction or communication.

The challenges of managing the spread of the coronavirus and the associated absenteeism is an unfortunate but timely reminder for employers to think about how they proactively manage, and respond to, illness at work. To help employers, we are pleased to be hosting our...

Yes, it's that time of year when employers and social committees start planning Melbourne Cup functions and Christmas parties. In this webinar our Managing Director, Athena Koelmeyer, will discuss some of the more interesting legal decisions around work social events...

Imagine yourself in one of the following situations: Your Business Account Manager has resigned to join your number one competitor. Her employment contract is five years old and doesn’t have any restraints. What can you do to protect your customer base? You have just...

Please join our Managing Director, Athena Koelmeyer, as she tackles the challenges faced by modern employers when it comes to managing workplace behaviour.

The challenges of managing the spread of the coronavirus and the associated absenteeism is an unfortunate but timely reminder for employers to think about how they proactively manage, and respond to, illness at work. To help employers, we are pleased to be hosting our...

Athena will safely navigate you through the minefield that is ‘casual employment.

Athena will safely navigate you through the minefield that is ‘casual employment.

In her usual entertaining style our Managing Director, Athena Koelmeyer, will discuss some of the more interesting legal decisions around work social functions and help employers prepare for the aftermath of a function gone wrong.

The range of civil penalties and criminal charges employers, managers and employees can face for WHS incidents. If you thought criminal records and jail time don’t apply to WHS matters – think again!

Are you thinking of selling or buying a business? …would you know what employee entitlements your business is liable for once the transaction is done?

Winter is coming and for employers that means having to deal with both the notorious ‘Mondayitis’ employee and the ‘workplace warrior’ (who just loves to soldier on)!

The last few years have seen an increase in employees, managers, directors, officers and advisors subjected to personal investigation and prosecution under the accessorial liability provisions found in s.550 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).

Please join our Managing Director, Athena Koelmeyer, as she tackles the challenges faced by modern employers when it comes to managing workplace behaviour.

Does your business score a perfect ‘10’ when it comes to the NES? Improve your knowledge and understanding of the 10 minimum employment entitlements covered under the National Employment Standards (NES).

Workplace Law’s Managing Director Athena Koelmeyer recently spoke on Modern Award interpretation at the annual Australian Payroll Association (APA) Conference in Melbourne. The seminar covered how the Modern Awards apply in the Australian workplace relations system and how to navigate the specifics of Modern Award obligations.