The Friday Workplace Briefing

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.

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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?

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In this episode Andrew and Nina discuss 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?

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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.

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In this episode Andrew and Kim discuss 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!

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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!

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In this episode Andrew and Nina discuss 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.

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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 and other psychosocial risks.

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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 episode Andrew and Kim discuss the death without inquest of Karla Lee Jordan: The Toxic Culture in the Workplace and the Future of Industrial Manslaughter.

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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.

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