Work-life balance in a hyperconnected world
Feeling torn between work and all of the other things in life is a common conundrum. For the last two decades, the topic of work-life balance has been a popular one. A good work-life balance “means you have harmony between different aspects of your life, where...
In Conversation with Felicity Gerry QC
Professor Felicity Gerry, QC has dedicated much of her life to advocating for vulnerable individuals in both Australian and international courts amidst sensitive topics such as genocide, terrorism and modern slavery. Felicity is an international QC, at Carmelite...
Skilful Lawyering – Success in the profession
The process of developing critical thinking is one highly regarded skill of every law student. Another less discussed but equally important skill is the ability to interpret statutes. This skill is at the core of being a lawyer as it provides a foundation in problem...
Why do we need innovation in law?
Julian Uebergang Managing Director Asia Pacific, Neotalogic There are some degrees of cynicism when another law firm issues another press release regarding the next step on their innovation pathway. The latest foray into “Blockchain”, “Artificial Intelligence...
Respect at work, safe workplaces remain far from reach for Australian employees
Amid headlines listing COVID numbers & quarantine mishandling incidents across the states, Australia attracted global attention earlier this year with stories emerging from Parliament that detailed sexual harassment, assault, inappropriate behaviour, bullying and...
Casual employees, unfair dismissal and general protections: recent commission rulings
Introduction The evolution of workplace protections has shown little signs of slowing in recent times. More and more often, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has provided decisions on the broadening protections for employees and correspondingly broadening responsibilities...
Harnessing Generative AI – A Guide for Australian Barristers
In today's rapidly evolving legal landscape, embracing innovative technology is crucial for staying ahead. Generative AI, with its remarkable capabilities in language processing, offers Australian barristers an unparalleled advantage in managing and executing their...
Side hustles in the digital age: legal implications for employers
Samuel Ellemor SHARROCK PITMAN LEGAL Cash is tight and the side hustles are in fashion. With rising interest rates, record-high house prices, and growing cost of living pressures, employees are looking to make extra money beyond their day job’s pay and are...
Understanding the New 'Right to Disconnect' Legislation: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
Ellie Bassingthwaighte, Senior Legal Writer- Practical Guidance Employment Introduction of the Right to Disconnect Starting 26 August 2024, Australian employees will gain a new 'right to disconnect' following significant amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009...
The unseen struggle: Identifying and responding to the risk of psychiatric injury
Charles Power and Fiorella Chiavetta HOLDING REDLICH Employers have a non-delegable duty of care to their employees to provide a safe system of work and to take reasonable steps to prevent reasonably foreseeable injuries. This paramount duty arises under both...