Media: Media Releases

Media Releases

The latest press news from Workplace Law.

Workplace Law evolves

In 2003, Workplace Law was born. We were one of the first law firms to exclusively advise and act for employers...our tagline at the time said it all “Your partner in workplace relations”.

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Workplace Law partners with Melbourne City FC

Building on the long term support of women's sport and the recent success of the FIFA Women's World Cup, we are excited to share some news about our next sporting partnership.

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Workplace Law turns 20!

We wanted to express how grateful we are for the support of our valued clients and partners – it continues to be a genuine joy to work with all of you. The challenges and pressures on Australian employers have never been greater and we will continue to do our very best to help you navigate all of that.

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Congratulations Shane!

This month we celebrate our CEO Shane Koelmeyer’s 25 years in the law – a milestone achievement for anyone working in the legal profession.

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Workplace Law x Terrigal United Football Club

With today being International Women's Day, we are proud to announce our partnership with Terrigal United Football Club as their first ever platinum sponsor of their Women's Premier League squad for Season 2023.

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Player Partnership with the Adelaide 36ers - Introducing Ian Clark

In addition to being the Adelaide 36ers 'Leadership and Culture' partner, Workplace Law have partnered with the 36ers to be NBA and NBL championship winner, Ian Clark’s player partner for NBL23.

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Partnership Announcement: Workplace Law x Sydney Flames

Workplace Law is very excited to be adding yet another sport to our growing and diverse sports industry client portfolio! For those who love their sport, and in particular basketball, we are thrilled to be partnering with the Sydney Flames.

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Leadership and Culture: Workplace Law x Adelaide 36ers - Partnership Extension

We are very excited to announce that Workplace Law has re-signed with the Adelaide 36ers for the NBL23 season! Workplace Law will continue as the official “Leadership and Culture” partner for the Adelaide 36ers.

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Workplace Law welcomes the Australian Ice Hockey League

Workplace Law is excited to be adding yet another sport to our growing and diverse sports industry client portfolio. We are pleased to announce that we will be supporting Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) with legal advice and support across governance and constitutional matters, employment issues, tribunal/disciplinary matters, sponsorship and broadcast arrangements and competition matters.

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Athena Koelmeyer appointed to Board of City of Sydney Basketball Association

Workplace Law is proud to announce that our Managing Director, Athena Koelmeyer has been appointed to the Board of the City of Sydney Basketball Association. Athena has a genuine passion for the sport of basketball which along with her legal and governance expertise made this what she described as a ‘dream appointment’.

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Partnership announcement - Burraneer  Women's Rugby Club

In our effort to continue to support women in sport, we are excited to announce our partnership with the newly founded Burraneer Women’s Rugby Club and adding them to our Female Champions program. Workplace Law's Director & CEO, Shane Koelmeyer is also a part of the Club's inaugural Board.

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Female Champions Program - Introducing Katie Brown

Workplace Law is delighted to announce Katie Brown as our newest Female Champion.

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Congratulations Athena!

Today we celebrate our Managing Director Athena Koelmeyer’s 25 years in the law…or as Athena refers to it as her “I love the law” day!

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Leadership and Culture: Workplace Law x Adelaide 36ers

On the eve of the new NBL season, we are excited to announce an innovative partnership between Workplace Law and the Adelaide 36ers centred around the leadership and culture space.

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Player Partnership with the Adelaide 36ers - Introducing Kai Sotto

With a desire to expand our sporting partnerships we jumped (pardon the pun) at the opportunity to partner with the Adelaide 36ers basketball team and sponsor a rising young Filipino talent, Kai Sotto.

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Workplace Law welcomes the Australian Flying Disc Association

Workplace Law is excited to be adding an exciting sport to our growing and diverse sports industry client portfolio.

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Women in Sport - Workplace Law Scholarship

In our genuine interest of supporting females in sport and further investing in our Females Champions Program, Workplace Law are excited to be sponsoring a scholarship program...

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Media Release: Introducing Olivia White

As our 'Female Champions Program' continues to grow and evolve, we are tremendously proud to welcome our newest champion - Olivia White!

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Media Release: Workplace Law invests further in Women’s Sport

We are very excited to announce that Workplace Law will be the major sponsor for the Inner West Magpies AFL Premier Division Women’s team in 2021.

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"Can I force my staff back to the office?"

Interview with Business Essentials Daily

Our Managing Director Athena Koelmeyer, was recently interviewed for the long-running Business Essentials podcast, about what happens when employees resist returning to the office.

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Introducing Natasha Rigby and Ange Stannett

We are delighted to announce two new athletes joining Workplace Law’s Female Champions program.

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Workplace Law and Chloe Dalton

Workplace Law’s desire to actively support women of all ages to be able to access and play the sports they love and/or to fulfill their dreams of being professional athletes led to the creation of our ‘Female Champions Program’.

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Media Release: Workplace Law on National Sports Tribunal Legal Assistance Panel

As part of our growing sports law practice, we are pleased to confirm that Workplace Law is now a member of the National Sports Tribunal Legal Assistance Panel.

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Celebrations and Milestones

In celebration of Workplace Law’s 17th Birthday, we are excited to announce the launch of our new website. We would love for you to take a moment to explore the new design, which showcases who we are, our values, our female champions program, and our legal knowledge and expertise.

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"Racism. It Stops with Me."

Workplace Law joins “Racism. It Stops with Me” campaign

Workplace Law is proud to have joined forces with some of Australia’s leading businesses, sporting bodies, and NGO’s to support the national “Racism. It Stops With Me” campaign.

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"Impossible position" for employers

Folau sacking case could change how employers deal with discrimination

As the Israel Folau saga enters another chapter, our Managing Director Athena Koelmeyer shared her thoughts with Smart Company’s News Editor, Matthew Elmas, on how this case will potentially affect all employers and employees not just sporting organisations and athletes.

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Workplace Law Expands Sports Law Practice

Workplace Law Expands Sports Law Practice

Our expertise in workplace relations, teamed with our lawyers’ passion for and knowledge of all things sport, makes Workplace Law the ideal partner for clubs, associations and governing sporting bodies.

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“If you don’t get your investigation right you might find yourself sent right back to the beginning, like a very expensive game of snakes and ladders,”

Worker wins $11,000 compo payout after “hopelessly flawed investigation” lands business in hot water

Workplace Law’s Managing Director, Athena Koelmeyer was interviewed by Smart Company’s News Editor, Matthew Elmas about what can happen if an employer bungles an investigation into alleged employee misconduct.

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Women’s Sport: Perth Glory and Workplace Law renew W-League Partnership

As part of our long standing commitment to women’s sport Workplace Law is pleased to announce that we will continue as a sponsor of Perth Glory’s W-league team for the 2019/2020 season.

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Workplace Law Increases Involvement in Women's Sport

Workplace Law Increases Involvement in Women's Sport

Workplace Law is thrilled to announce that we have reached an agreement with Southern Districts Rugby Club to be the first major sponsor exclusively for their women’s rugby 7’s team the “Rebelettes”.

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“It has become extremely difficult to get enterprise agreements through the FWC.”

Enterprise bargaining on the decline

“It has become extremely difficult to get enterprise agreements through the FWC, largely in light of the loaded rates decision that came out earlier this year,”

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Workplace Law enters new W-League partnership with Perth Glory

Workplace Law enters new W-League partnership with Perth Glory

Workplace Law is passionate about supporting female footballers in their pursuit of becoming fulltime professional athletes who are able to earn a living through playing the game they love.

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“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.

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“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.

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"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.

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The Christmas work party and the law

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.

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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)

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HR 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).

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Q&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.

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Determining whether an employee’s working hours are ‘reasonable’

HRD Magazine - Clock-Watching: What is ‘Reasonable’ Anyway?

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 employers should consider when determining whether an employee’s working hours are ‘reasonable’ under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).

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Workplace Law announced as a Major Commercial Partner for Sydney FC’s W-League team

Workplace Law & Sydney FC W-League

Press release by Sydney FC regarding Workplace Law's sponsorship for the 2016/17 W-League season

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