All articles relating to ‘Employment’
Michael Byrnes discussed the Deliveroo unfair dismissal case with Scott Haywood on the Money News program on 2GB on 18 May 2021 (from 6:00):
Michael Byrnes discussed the Deliveroo unfair dismissal case with Scott Haywood on the Money News program on 2GB on 18 May 2021 (from 6:00):Click here to listen to the podcast.…
Michael Byrnes discussed the legal issues related to employees appearing on reality TV shows with John Stanley on 2GB on 11 April 2021 (from 42:00):
Michael Byrnes discussed the legal issues related to employees appearing on reality TV shows with John Stanley on 2GB on 11 April 2021 (from 42:00): Click here to listen to the podcast.…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in Lawyers Weekly | Lawyers should think twice before appearing on reality TV
While it might seem like a good, fun and maybe even enriching experience to go on the reality TV show journey, legal employees need to seriously consider their professional standing and employment before agreeing to be a contestant on such a show, writes Michael Byrnes.Refer the full article here…
Michael Byrnes quoted in The Australian article | Victorian quarantine staff refuse vaccine
Michael Byrnes — Partner, Employment & Workplace Health and Safety is quoted in The Australian article, Victorian quarantine staff refuse vaccine. Read full article here…
Michael Byrnes quoted in HRM Online article | Freedom of speech in the workplace: a legal refresher
Michael Byrnes — Partner, Employment & Workplace Health and Safety is quoted in HRM Online article, Freedom of speech in the workplace: a legal refresher, published 2 March 2021Read the full article here…
Michael Byrnes discusses workplace vaccination with Ben Fordham On 2GB | 23 February 2021
Michael Byrnes discusses the legal issues related to mandatory workplace Covid-19 vaccination with Ben Fordham on 2GB on 23 February 2021.Click here to listen to the podcast.…
Michael Byrnes quoted in The Australian | To vax or not: workers’ rights in the age of Covid
Michael Byrnes — Partner, Employment & Workplace Health and Safety is quoted in The Australian, To vax or not: workers’ rights in the age of Covid.Read the full article here…
Unpacking the ALP’s proposed portable leave policy
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Can you be sacked if you refuse a COVID-19 vaccine? And is neglecting an overdosed friend a crime?
Two recent unfair dismissal cases may provide some insight into whether employers can sack workers who refuse a COVID-19 vaccination. Also, a recent decision in the NSW Court of Appeal upholds a manslaughter conviction involving a failure to help a friend who needed urgent medical help. Click here to listen to the ABC’s Law Report podcast…
State regulations say you could direct employees back to the workplace – but should you?
HRM dives into the legal and moral considerations around forcing employees to return to the physical workplace. Michael Byrnes featured in HRM Online 25 January 2021. Click here to read the full article.…