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    Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, "Cautionary tale for employers grappling with remote work", published in The Australian on 27 January 2024

    Working from home instead of attending the office was not a valid reason for dismissal.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Swaab Attorneys
    Swaab Attorneys
  • Article

    Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, "Closing Loopholes Bill: new tranche of industrial relations changes coming in 2024", published in HRM Online on 12 December 2023

    Link to article discussing what HR needs to know about the Closing Loopholes Bill.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Swaab Attorneys
    Swaab Attorneys
  • Article

    Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, "Could the end of probationary periods be near?", published in HR Leader on 8 October 2024

    Read the full article.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Swaab Attorneys
    Swaab Attorneys
  • Article

    Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article: Should employers pay for lawyers utilities bills? - published in Lawyers Weekly, 23 November 2021

    If an employee is working from home as a matter of direction or necessity, the employer should meet any additional costs.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Swaab Attorneys
    Swaab Attorneys
  • Article

    Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article: Workers comp claims expected to cost government $638m - published in Lawyers Weekly on 26 November 2021

    This expected increase in claims means that updated WHS policies are vitally important for businesses.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Swaab Attorneys
    Swaab Attorneys
  • Article

    Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, "How to navigate misconduct investigations involving mental health challenges".

    How to navigate misconduct investigations involving mental health challenges.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Swaab Attorneys
    Swaab Attorneys
  • Article

    Michael Byrnes is quoted in the HRM online article - How effective are the FWO mandatory vaccine guidelines? (23 August 2021)

    The FWO recently updated its guidelines to provide clearer information about mandatory vaccination for employees.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Swaab Attorneys
    Swaab Attorneys
  • Article

    Michael Byrnes is quoted in the Lawyers Weekly article - How #auslaw can respond to national cabinet guidance on workplace vaccines (10 August 2021)

    The broad statement that "Australia's policy remains that vaccines should be voluntary and free" may be misleading.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Swaab Attorneys
    Swaab Attorneys
  • Article

    Michael Byrnes is quot­ed in the arti­cle - ​Exer­cise cau­tion in going against your employer's Voice posi­tion - pub­lished in Lawyers Week­ly on 23 May 2023:

    An employee with a contrary view should probably express it in a way that doesn't link to their employer.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Swaab Attorneys
    Swaab Attorneys
  • Article

    Michael Byrnes is quot­ed in the arti­cle, ​"Wool­worths chief Brad Ban­duc­ci ​‘vic­ar­i­ous­ly liable' for alleged sex­u­al harass­ment, employ­ee Marc Eston­i­na claims", pub­lished in The Aus­tralian on 11 July 2024

    An employee claims that he should be held responsible for alleged sexual harassment and discrimination.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Swaab Attorneys
    Swaab Attorneys
  • Article

    Pro­tect­ed Indus­tri­al Action and the NSW Rail dis­pute before the FWC, Michael Byrnes appeared on Sum­mer Break­fast with John Stan­ley on 2GB on 24 December

    Protected industrial action and the NSW rail dispute before the FWC.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Swaab Attorneys
    Swaab Attorneys
  • Article

    Should non-com­pete claus­es be banned in Aus­tralia? Michael Byrnes is quot­ed in an arti­cle pub­lished in LSJ Online, 23 Octo­ber 2024

    Should non-compete clauses be banned in Australia?
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Swaab Attorneys
    Swaab Attorneys
  • Article

    Should workplaces make vaccinations against COVID-19 mandatory?

    Link to podcast where Michael Byrnes discussed mandatory workplace Covid-19 vaccinations.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Swaab Attorneys
    Swaab Attorneys
  • Article

    Tat­toos in the workplace and discrimination law

    Link to ABC interview discussing tat­toos in the workplace & discrimination law
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Swaab Attorneys
    Swaab Attorneys
  • Article

    Two birds, one RTO: Are return-to-office man­dates ​‘dis­missals in dis­guise'?

    Link to articles discussing whether employers could be implementing return-to-office mandates to avoid redundancies.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Swaab Attorneys
    Swaab Attorneys
  • Article

    International Womens Day 2022

    Swaab celebrates all women in their diversities. Link to article about International Womens Day.
    AustraliaGovernment, Public Sector
    Swaab Attorneys
    Swaab Attorneys
  • Article

    Michael Hayter appeared last night on the ABC News 7.30 Report, in an extensive interview on the need for stronger enforcement in the pre-insolvency industry

    Link to 7:30 Report where the need for stronger enforcement in the pre-insolvency industry was discussed.
    AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring
    Swaab Attorneys
    Swaab Attorneys
  • Article

    Michael Hayter is quoted in the article - Parents of Melissa Caddick admit they were fleeced by fraudster daughter - published in the SMH 12 April 2022

    Caddick's husband is staking a claim over her assets, according to an affidavit filed by the solicitor for the receivers.
    AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring
    Swaab Attorneys
    Swaab Attorneys
  • Article

    Michael Byrnes is quot­ed in the arti­cle, ​"Are tat­toos becom­ing more accept­ed in the legal pro­fes­sion?", pub­lished in Lawyers Week­ly on 22 May 2024

    Attitudes towards tattoos in the legal profession tend to be more conservative.
    AustraliaLaw Practice Management
    Swaab Attorneys
    Swaab Attorneys
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    Michael Byrnes Appeared On Breakfast With Ron Wilson On 2SM On 19 February 2025 To Discuss The NSW Rail Dispute And The Current Application Before The FWC

    The NSW rail dispute and the current application before the FWC.
    AustraliaTransport
    Swaab Attorneys
    Swaab Attorneys

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