Opening remarks from the chairperson

Roxanne Hart
Director & Senior Lawyer
Hart & Co Lawyers
The Employment Law Masterclass is an unmissable event designed to provide busy HR professionals with a comprehensive programme focusing on the latest legal updates and developments affecting workforce obligations.
The last two years have had a lasting impact on organisations everywhere and legislation and standards are evolving to meet Australia’s new way of working.
This masterclass will answer the critical questions HR leaders need answers to: How is the definition of casual employment changing? What can HR departments do to prevent psychiatric injuries and safeguard against claims? How can organisations protect their hybrid workers and is there a responsibility to do so?
Join us this December and get the answers you need from the senior legal specialists that know best.
Senior Associate
Baker McKenzie
Partner
Maddocks
Partner
Norton Rose Fulbright
Partner
DLA Piper
Partner
K&L Gates
Director & Senior Lawyer
Hart & Co Lawyers
Partner
Herbert Smith Freehills
Senior Associate
Mills Oakley
Director & Senior Lawyer
Hart & Co Lawyers
There have been several amendments to employment law over the past year and HR managers must navigate these developments to remain compliant and understand the implications to their organisation. This session will discuss recent and upcoming changes in employment law in 2022 and beyond.
Director & Senior Lawyer
Hart & Co Lawyers
We have seen developments in the Fair Work Commission’s definition of casual employee over the past year, with anticipated changes from the Albanese Government to follow. This session will provide further clarity on the rights and obligations relating to casual employment.
Senior Associate
Baker McKenzie
With plenty of regulatory action in the workplace health and safety area and employers facing ongoing safety issues related to COVID, this session will provide an overview of the current safety landscape in Australia.
Senior Associate
Mills Oakley
Employers have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to protect employees from mental injuries. What happens when the psychiatric health of employees is affected by their role? What are the legal risks involved when psychiatric injury claims arise?
Partner
Maddocks
New anti-sexual-discrimination laws in Australia have widened the scope of harassment and bullying in the workplace. What are the obligations of employers to actively prevent bullying and harassment at work?
Partner
Norton Rose Fulbright
Recent court decisions indicate a move from the previously accepted ‘multi-factorial’ test to a new approach that relies on written contracts between employee and independent contractors. This session will discuss recent court decisions and considerations to differentiate the contractual relationships.
Partner
K&L Gates
The misinterpretation of modern awards can lead to incidents of underpayments and compliance issues. This session will address award and agreement interpretation to provide greater clarity on the employer’s responsibilities and the minimum terms and conditions of employment.
Partner
Herbert Smith Freehills
One of Australia’s most prominent lawyers will discuss the key takeaways from the most influential cases of the last 12 months.
Partner
DLA Piper
In this interactive session, delegates will have the opportunity to ask the speaker questions relating to various employment law concerns.
Partner
DLA Piper
Engage with top legal experts and your peers to share insights and ideas on how to tackle workforce challenges
Get the latest updates on casual employment, psychiatric injuries, psychosocial risks, and workplace health and safety
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