The Lawcast

By MJT Law

"Change is inevitable - helping you get more right, more often," is our Director, Melanie Thorley's favourite quote. As time goes on, people change, environment change and careers change. Watch Mel

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The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.

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August 22, 2023 Employment Myth Busting! Can I get fired on WorkCover/sick leave (& industrial protections matters)
Video: https://youtu.be/hFoCS0QZbgQThis week, I talk bust myths! I talk about whether you can get fired or fire people while they are on sick leave / work cover. I also talk about filing industrial protections while NOT being in a union. If you liked my video, please subscribe! (because not only do I talk about thought-provoking cases, but also update you on the latest news on employment law in Australia) 😊 0:00 Introduction 0:30 Terminated on workcover 2:15 Terminated on sick leave 4:55 Casual workers filing unfair dismissal applications 8:21 can't apply for industrial protections unless you are Union 🙌🏻We are a law firm that assist with employment related matters. Contact us if you are employer, or an employee needing help. 📨Email: [email protected] 📞Tel: 07 3040 3430 🌐Web: https://mjtlaw.com.au/free-consultation/ 📰 MJT Law's latest online article: https://mjtlaw.com.au/.../mcdonalds-c...
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August 08, 2023 Domestic Violence Leave and a case of Staff Urinating on another staff's face! | #TheLawcast 71
Video version: https://youtu.be/4B_2PwaUpzcThis week, I talk about how the Domestic Violence leave is now applied to small businesses in Australia, and how it might affect them. Then, I also talk about an interesting case where a resort worker pees on another employee's face after a night out. If you liked my podcast, please subscribe! (because not only do I talk about thought-provoking cases, but also update you on the latest news on employment law in Australia) 😊 0:00 Introduction 0:46 Domestic Violence leave 6:02 Urinating on Someone 🙌🏻We are a law firm that assist with employment related matters. Contact us if you are employer, or an employee needing help. 📨Email: [email protected] 📞Tel: 07 3040 3430 🌐Web: https://mjtlaw.com.au/free-consultation/ 📰 MJT Law's latest online article: https://mjtlaw.com.au/.../mcdonalds-c...
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July 25, 2023 Recording evidence secretly to use in court | Drunk Train Driving | Faking a Medical Certificate | #TheLawcast 70
Video: https://youtu.be/avkVJ4dvxswThis week, I talk about how secretly recorded evidence can play out in legal cases / in court. Besides that, I wanted to talk about crazy employment law cases like how some people shouldn't file for Unfair Dismissal cases. One was terminated for drunk driving, the other is another Virgin Australia case. If you liked my video, please subscribe! (because not only do I talk about thought-provoking cases, but also update you on the latest news on employment law in Australia) 😊 0:00 Introduction 0:28 Secret Recording for "evidence" 4:13 Zombie Agreements 8:03 Drunk Train Driving 13:24 Fake Med Certificate 23:08 I quit dying my hair 🙌🏻We are a law firm that assist with employment related matters. Contact us if you are employer, or an employee needing help. 📨Email: [email protected] 📞Tel: 07 3040 3430 🌐Web: https://mjtlaw.com.au/free-consultation/ 📰 MJT Law's latest online article: https://mjtlaw.com.au/.../mcdonalds-c...
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July 11, 2023 Australia New Legislation for Employment (Financial Year 2023/2024) | #TheLawcast 69
📨Email: [email protected] 📞Tel: 07 3040 3430 🌐Web: https://mjtlaw.com.au/free-consultation/Video: https://youtu.be/ujDFw9CiiuAThis week, I deep dive into Australia's new legislation on employment (mostly) effective from July 1, 2023. If you liked my video, please subscribe! (because not only do I talk about thought-provoking cases, but also update you on the latest news on employment law in Australia) 😊 Timeline: 0:00 Introduction 0:47 Superannuation 2:05 Parental Leave 5:26 Salary Deduction 7:23 Migrant Worker Rights 10:02 Coal Mine Industry 16:22 General Protections Application 20:22 AI and Job Stealing? 🙌🏻We are a law firm that assist with employment related matters. Contact us if you are employer, or an employee needing help.
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June 27, 2023 Big Bang Theory: Sheldon gets in trouble with HR for Sexism | #TheLawcast
Video: https://youtu.be/QAM8ZX2h2CEThis is part 2, a continuation from last time. I spoke about the 'interesting' things Sheldon said, and this week, I talk about how how he got into trouble for that. Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory is with HR now... watch how the HR person conducted herself! If you liked my podcast, please subscribe! (because not only do I talk about thought-provoking cases, but also update you on the latest news on employment law in Australia) 😊 🙌🏻 MJT HR: MJT HR is a Brisbane based company that provides three main services which will assist your business without the need for a specialised HR Adviser whether that be external or internal. Free Consult: https://mjthr.com.au/free-consultation/ MJT HR: https://mjthr.com.au/about/
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June 13, 2023 How HR managers SHOULD NOT act | Sexual Harassment & Feminism | Big Bang Theory Example
Video version: https://youtu.be/i5NFyjL46rkIf you liked my podcast, please subscribe! (because not only do I talk about thought-provoking cases, but also update you on the latest news on employment law in Australia) 😊 🙌🏻 MJT HR: MJT HR is a Brisbane based company that provides three main services which will assist your business without the need for a specialised HR Adviser whether that be external or internal. Free Consult: https://mjthr.com.au/free-consultation/ MJT HR: https://mjthr.com.au/about/
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May 16, 2023 Deep Dive into Australia's WEIRDEST Laws! | #TheLawcast 66
Video: https://youtu.be/Gg9y2TbB5nkThis week, I talk about some of Australia's craziest laws; some that people believe are real, and other strange laws which ARE real. We have weird laws about potatoes, being fully dressed at the beach, peeing on the rear left side of your car, etc. My favourite is the fact that it is unlawful to leave your car unlocked. Which do you think is justified? If you liked my podcast, please subscribe! (because not only do I talk about thought-provoking cases, but also update you on the latest news on employment law in Australia) 😊 🙌🏻We are a law firm that assist with employment related matters. Contact us if you are employer, or an employee needing help. 📨Email: [email protected] 📞Tel: 07 3040 3430 🌐Web: https://mjtlaw.com.au/free-consultation/ 📰 MJT Law's latest online article: https://mjtlaw.com.au/.../mcdonalds-c...
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May 02, 2023 Same Work Same Pay Commentary for Labour Hire Industry | #TheLawcast 65
Video: https://youtu.be/NWhPhvSViaMMelanie deep dives into Australia's new Fair Work Amendment of Same Work, Same Pay for the labour hire industry. It will have an impact on labour hire workers (who amount to 2.3%) and especially small businesses. This update is fresh, so time can only tell how this will play out and settle. If you liked my video, please subscribe! (because not only do I talk about thought-provoking cases, but also update you on the latest news on employment law in Australia) 😊 🙌🏻We are a law firm that assist with employment related matters. Contact us if you are employer, or an employee needing help. 📨Email: [email protected] 📞Tel: 07 3040 3430 🌐Web: https://mjtlaw.com.au/free-consultation/ 📰 MJT Law's latest online article: https://mjtlaw.com.au/.../mcdonalds-c...
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April 18, 2023 Crazy Employment Law Suits in the past week that made me think | Forced Resignation, Union access to staff data, HR falsifying records
Video: https://youtu.be/fh3JWc0FtVk
In this podcast, I talked about 4 crazy employment law suits cases plus one new amendment to a holiday leave law. If you liked my podcast, please subscribe! (because not only do I talk about thought-provoking cases, but also update you on the latest news on employment law in Australia) 😊 0:00 Intro + Union getting access to records 7:30 Forced resignation / constructive dismissal 12:15 HR falsifying records 🙌🏻We are a law firm that assist with employment related matters. Contact us if you are employer, or an employee needing help.
📨Email: [email protected] 📞Tel: 07 3040 3430🌐Web: https://mjtlaw.com.au/free-consultation/ 📰 MJT Law's latest online article: https://mjtlaw.com.au/.../mcdonalds-c...
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April 11, 2023 Not renewing your contract = fired? + New Proposed Bill regarding National Employment Standard
Video: https://youtu.be/BPdS_9rPBCYMelanie Thorley, an employment lawyer based in Brisbane, talks about crazy Unfair Dismissal cases. She also discusses new bills and National Employment Standards (NES) being talked about in parliament. 0:00 Not renewing your contract = fired? 2:52 National Employment Standard 6:25 Fired by mail 9:52 Change in the Fair Work Act We suggest subscribing if you look forward to constant updates in employment law and funny videos of reality v. TV court. 🙌🏻We are a law firm that assist with employment related matters. Contact us if you are employer, or an employee needing help. 🌐Web: https://mjtlaw.com.au/free-consultation/ 📰 MJT Law's latest online article: https://mjtlaw.com.au/.../mcdonalds-c... 📨Email: [email protected] 📞Tel: 07 3040 3430
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FAQs about The Lawcast:

How many episodes does The Lawcast have?

The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.