In the Media
ABC Radio interview: From lockdowns to mask edicts, the modern workforce has been turned upside down by the Covid-19 pandemic. ABC Radio interviewed us about the rights and obligations of employers and employees alike. It’s a tricky area and you’ll want to hear our take on it …
River 94.9 interview: The trial of Derek Chauvin over the death of George Floyd captivated the world. Within minutes of the verdict, Brisbane radio interviewed our Principal, Brad Petley, about his unique perspective. As well as being an expert lawyer, Brad is a decorated former Police Detective Sergeant. Hear what Brad had to say about the arrest of George Floyd and the trial of Derek Chauvin …
ABC Radio interview: Police in Victoria have just won the ‘right to disconnect’ from the work after hours. So now, an off duty police officer can only be contacted by the boss outside-of-hours in very limited circumstances. What is the ‘right to disconnect’ and could it be at your workplace soon? Hear our thoughts …
ABC Radio interview: Summer in Australia means bushfire season. Many workplaces have volunteer firefighters in their midst. What is the law where an employee wants to leave work suddenly to fight bushfires? What are the employer’s rights? Can an employee rush off without notice and leave the workplace in the lurch? ABC Radio wanted to know. Hear what we told them …
ABC Radio interview: A worker brought a ‘support clown’ to a disciplinary meeting that had been called by his employer. Unreasonably refusing an employee access to a support person in a disciplinary meeting can get an employer in trouble. Can an employer eject a support clown? Could an employee sue? ABC Radio wanted our take on this unique situation …