ArticleMichael Byrnes quoted in HRM online article: Freedom of Speech in the workplace: A legal refresherMost workplaces have codes of conduct that limit an employee's right to say anything deemed offensive or discriminatory.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes quoted in the Australian article - Victorian quarantine staff refuse vaccineMichael Byrnes, Employment & Workplace Health and Safety, is quoted in, "Victorian quarantine staff refuse vaccine".AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes speaks about WHS law aspects of masks, featured on Money News on 2GB-28 July 2020Michael Byrnes discusses WHS law aspects of masks in business with Brooke Corte and Scott Haywood on Money News podcast.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes, with John Stanley on 2GB, discuss legal issues related to employees appearing on reality TV shows (from 42:00):Michael Byrnes and John Stanley on 2GB discuss the legal issues related to employees appearing on reality TV shows.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
Article[Podcast] Michael Byrnes discusses WHS law issues relating to food delivery riders and gig economy workersMichael Byrnes discusses Work Health & Safety law issues relating to food delivery riders and gig economy workers.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
Article[Podcast] Michael Byrnes discusses workplace Christmas parties with John Stanley on 2GB, 2CC and 4BC (from 1:49:50)This interview includes a discussion of the risks associated with workplace Christmas parties.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
Article[Podcast] Michael Byrnes discusses workplace vaccination with Ben Fordham on 2GBThis employment lawyer discusses whether the government may make the COVID-19 vaccination mandatory in the workplace.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
Article[Podcast] Michael Byrnes, Employment Partner, discusses mandatory workplace vaccination, on ABC Radio National program, This Working Life, on 7 June 2021 (from 15:55):The podcast examines COVID-19 vaccinations at work: rights, responsibilities, relationships and mandatory vaccinations.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
Article"Secretly recording colleagues: A counterproductive strategy", an article written by Michael Byrnes and published in HR Leader, 4 November 2024 'Secretly recording colleagues: A counterproductive strategy'AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleSecretly recording your bad boss, 2GB and 4BC John Stanley Interview with Michael ByrnesSecretly recording by employees in the workplace.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleUnpacking the proposed ALP portable leave policyLabor leader Anthony Albanese pledges more security for insecure workers - introducing a federal portable leave policy.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes appeared on Nights with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC on 25 March 2025 to discuss the prohibition on non-compete clauses announced in the 2025 Federal BudgetProhibition on non-compete clauses announced in the 2025 Federal Budget.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes is quoted in the article NSW Health bureaucrats to attend Voice to parliament information session, published in The Daily Telegraph 12 April 2023Link to Daily Telegraph article discussing bureaucrats attending Voice to Parliament info session.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes is quoted in the article - 50+ hour weeks remain too common for lawyers - published in Lawyers Weekly on 26 June 2023Legal employers should invest in technology and flexibility measures to minimise lawyers feeling overworked.AustraliaLaw Practice ManagementSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes is quoted in the article - Right to Disconnect bill could create 'significant management issue for law firms' - published in Lawyers Weekly on 13 February 2024For law firms, the notion of working standard office hours is something of an anachronism.AustraliaLaw Practice ManagementSwaab Attorneys
ArticleWomen in Partnership - The Australian's Legal Partnership SurveyThe Australian's Legal Partnership Survey reveals gender equality within Australian law firm partnerships.AustraliaLaw Practice ManagementSwaab Attorneys
ArticleArticle by Helen Kowal published in Sourceable.net | Finally, better building practices are being enforcedLink to article discussing the state of the NSW construction industry reforms & opinions.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes is quoted in the article, "Fair Work warns litigants against using ChatGPT".Fair Work warns litigants against using ChatGPT.AustraliaTaxSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes is quoted in the article 'Federal government considers banning TikTok on public sector phones', published in HRM Online on 4 April 2023Public sector employees who oppose the TikTok ban would struggle to defend its use on work-issued phones.AustraliaTechnologySwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes On AI In Fair Work Commission Cases Money News Interview With Evan Lucas (2GB)Discussion about how parties are using AI in cases before the Fair Work Commission, exploring legal implications and future workplace trends.AustraliaTechnologySwaab Attorneys