All articles relating to ‘Michael Byrnes’
Michael Byrnes appeared on Nights with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC featured a timely discussion unpacking the legal complexities of sick leave entitlements in Australia.
Michael Byrnes appeared on Nights with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC on 30 January 2026 to discuss the legal issues related to sick leave (from 1:49:50 to 1:56:10)To listen to the full interview click here…
How Australia’s right to disconnect laws improved work-life balance and engagement
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “How Australia’s right to disconnect laws improved work-life balance and engagement”, published in the Australian on 2 February 2026To read the full article click here…
Termination lessons from Amazon’s email blunder, layoff of 16,000 jobs
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Termination lessons from Amazon’s email blunder, layoff of 16k roles”, published in HR Leader on 30 January 2026To read the full article click here…
The Australian reports that Corporate Australia is complicit in Australia Day swaps enshrined in Enterprise Bargaining Agreements
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Corporate Australia complicit in Australia Day swaps enshrined in EBAs”, published in the Australian on 23 January 2026To read the full article click here…
The Daily Mail reports the Wesley Mission has reignited the Australia Day public holiday debate with an offer of an alternate date
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “One of the country’s largest not-for-profits sparks debate with new push to change the date of Australia Day”, published in the Daily Mail on 12 December 2025To read the full article click here…
Substitution of the Australia Day public holiday by employees, is it permissible?
Michael Byrnes appeared on Ben Fordham Live on 2GB on 12 December 2025 to discuss substitution of the Australia Day public holiday by employees (from 27:30 to 30:00)To listen to the interview click here…
AI and the rise of ‘unmeritorious’ workplace claims
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article “The rise of ‘unmeritorious’ workplace claims in the age of AI”, published in HR Leader on 10 December 2025To read the full article click here…
What constitutes an abandonment of employment?
Michael Byrnes is quoted the article, “What constitutes an abandonment of employment?”, published in HRM Online on 9 December 2025.To read the full article click here…
The rise of ‘unmeritorious’ workplace claims in the age of AI
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “The rise of ‘unmeritorious’ workplace claims in the age of AI”, published in Lawyers Weekly, 3 December 2025To read the article click here…
How businesses can protect themselves at Christmas parties, and the obvious things you shouldn’t be doing. John Stanley interviews Michael Byrnes live on air on 2GB/4BC
Michael Byrnes appeared on Nights with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC on 1 December 2025 to discuss the legal issues arising from workplace Christmas parties.To listen to the interview click here …