The Friday Workplace Briefing

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The Friday Workplace Briefing episodes

April 04, 2022Formalising the fact-findings (the report)
Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting).

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In this week's episode:

Formalising the fact-findings (the report)

Who you share the findings with – and who you don’t

Using the findings to identify legal breaches

How the findings result in disciplinary action

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29 min
March 28, 2022The Briginshaw 'standard of proof' test when investigating allegations of employee misconduct
Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting).

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In this week's episode:

Fact-finding in workplace investigations: The Briginshaw 'standard of proof' test when investigating allegations of employee misconduct

SA is the latest state to introduce industrial manslaughter legislation

A recent case decision about the impact of COVID border restrictions on a valid reason for termination, and the question of reinstatement

An unfair dismissal claim for out-of-work conduct

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31 min
March 21, 2022Employees refusing to return to the workplace: Managing stress-based workers compensation claims
Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting).

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In this week's episode:

Employees refusing to return to the workplace: Managing stress-based workers compensation claims

Changes relating to the issuing of prohibition notices in workplaces and a broadened range of notifiable incidents

The Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee

WA's WHS Act and accompanying regulations come into effect on 31 March 2022

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29 min
March 14, 2022The new regulations in Victoria around psychosocial risk, and the impact on businesses
Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting).

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In this week's episode:

The new regulations in Victoria around psychosocial risk, and the impact on businesses

Protecting the one-third of professional women who are reportedly abused online

Recent cases involving employee misconduct related to co-workers

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29 min
March 07, 2022WorkSafe Victoria's draft new psychological health regulations
Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting).

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In this week's episode:

WorkSafe Victoria's draft new psychological health regulations

Supporting your employees back to work in the absence of a Government Direction

The latest case decisions around unfair dismissal, employee benefits, and worker fatality.

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29 min
February 28, 2022Managing the risks of work travel
Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting).
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In this week's episode:
Managing the risks of work travel - how employers can gain clarity on what defines "work" when employees are traveling, and how the different safety laws that apply when traveling outside Australia should be considered when updating your policies and procedures.
The latest case decisions relating to the transfer of Enterprise Agreements, COVID consultation, and vaccine mandate dismissals.
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28 min
February 21, 2022Rethinking talent and resources: How do you ensure you have the right skills and capabilities, in the right place, at the right time?
Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting).
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In this week's episode:
Rethinking talent and resources: How do you ensure you have the right skills and capabilities, in the right place, at the right time?
The lastest COVID case decisions on mandatory vaccination dismissals, and an employer who did not pay an unvaccinated worker whilst on sick leave.
Duty of care for independent contractors
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28 min
February 13, 2022How employers can build engagement to regain control of their workplace
Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting).
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In this week's episode:
The proposed labour-hire harmonisation plan for Australia
Two High Court cases this week indicating a shift from the tests for employees vs independent contractors
The decreasing relevance of the Unions and what employers can control, to create positive employee engagement
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29 min
February 07, 2022Return to work with Omicron
Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting).
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In this week's episode:
Returning to work with Omicron
Creating a clear workplace strategy in uncertain times
Lessons for employers from the latest cases around Director liability, unfair dismissal, and workplace bullying.
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28 min
December 12, 2021The Friday Workplace Briefing - 10 December 2021
Your weekly summary of the latest workplace news and legal developments, presented by Andrew Douglas (FCW Lawyers) and Karen Luu (Found Consulting).
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In this week's episode:
HR and Safety Predictions for 2022
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29 min

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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…