Article5 ways employers could accidentally underpay their employeesLink to article discussing 5 ways that employers could accidentally underpay their employees.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleAn article written by Michael Byrnes - Legal considerations when letting employees swap their public holidays - was published in HRM Online on 25 January 2024The decision to swap their public holiday is ultimately one for the employee and any choice made will be respected.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleFixed term employment contracts and workplace Christmas parties, Michael Byrnes appeared on Nights with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC on 4 December 2024 to discussLink to interview discussing tricks you can employ to make sure you don't end up in an HR meeting the day after the party.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleLegal issues related to Valentine's Day in the workplaceMichael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Ron Wilson on 2SM to discuss legal issues related to Valentine's Day in the workplace.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes & Emily Capener are quoted in Lawyers Weekly: Can law firms mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for employees?In preparing the office for returns to work en masse, law firms should consider the possibility of the COVID-19 vaccine.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes appeared on 11am with Bill McDonald on 4BC on 12 January 2023 to discuss underpayments to employees and wage theftLink to interview with Michael Byrnes about wage theft.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Ron Wilson on 2SM on 2 April 2025 to discuss the proposed limitation on non-compete clausesProposed limitation on non-compete clauses.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes appeared on Channel 7 Sunrise program to discuss a recent WFH unfair dismissal case and the employer's use of surveillance technologyMichael discusses the legal rights of employers to use 'Bossware' technology or employee surveillance tools.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes appeared on Drive with Neil Breen on 2GB on 20 December 2023 to discuss the legal aspects of employees working from homeSince the pandemic, trying to balance remote and on-site working has been a massive challenge for employers.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes appeared on Nights with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC discussing the implications for employers of the end of mandatory isolation for COVID-19 infectionEmployer's rights, if they don't want their employee to attend work if they have tested positive for COVID.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes appeared on Nights with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC on 11 February 2025 to discuss legal issues related to Valentine's Day in the workplaceLegal issues related to Valentine's Day in the workplace.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes appeared on Nights with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC on 22 January 2024 to discuss the legal issues associated with substitution of the Australia Day public holiday (from 1:26:55 to 1:35:35)By agreement with their employer, some employees can elect to work on Australia Day.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes appeared on Summer Afternoons with Joe Hildebrand on 2GB on 19 December 2022 to discuss the legal aspects of workplace relationships (from 31:30 to 35:45)Michael Byrnes explains about workplace relationships and if you have to disclose a potential conflict of interest.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes discussed the Deliveroo unfair dismissal case with Scott Haywood on the Money News program on 2GB on 18 May 2021 (from 6:00):Link to podcast where the Deliveroo unfair dismissal case is discussed.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes discussed the recent Federal Court decision dealing with the right of employees to take toilet and drink breaks with John Stanley on 2GB, 2CC and 4BC on 2 September 2020.Article contains a link to the podcast about the right of employees to take toilet and drink breaks.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes discusses employment law issues relating to possible return to rugby league for Israel Folau, on 4BC with Scott Emerson on 21 May 2021Controversial league player Israel Folau is hoping to return to the sport of rugby league to get back into the game.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes discusses the complexity of modern awards and the IR system with John Stanley on 2GB, 2CC and 4BCModern awards are often so complex that underpayment of wages could just be a matter of misinterpretation.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes discusses the Dyson Heydon matter and sexual harassment with John Stanley on 2GBLink to podcast where the matter and sexual harassment in the legal profession and workplaces generally is discussed.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes, Employment partner, discussed mandatory workplace Covid-19 vaccination with Brooke Corte on The Money News program on 2GB, 3AW and 4BC on 5 July 2021 Employers can direct their employees to mandatory vaccinations if the direction is lawful and reasonable.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Byrnes featured in the Drive Program on Radio National on 21 May 2020Link to interview about recent case that dealt with casual employees.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys