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Michael Byrnes appeared on the Lawyers Weekly Show podcast with Jerome Doraisamy to discuss potential workplace law issues related to Valentine’s Day
Michael Byrnes appeared on the Lawyers Weekly Show podcast with Jerome Doraisamy to discuss potential workplace law issues related to Valentine’s DayTo listen to the full podcast click here…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Potential implications of the proposed WFH Clerks Award clause”, published in HR Leader
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Potential implications of the proposed WFH Clerks Award clause”, published in HR Leader on 12 February 2026To read the full article click here…
Michael Byrnes joined James Willis on 2GB’s Money News to discuss the union push for one million Australians to gain WFH rights through proposed award changes
Michael Byrnes appeared on Money News with James Willis on 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR on 11 February 2026 to discuss the proposal to vary awards to include WFH rightsTo listen to the full interview click here…
Pundits split over NSW workers’ compensation reform
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Pundits split over NSW workers’ compensation reform”, published in HR Leader on 6 February 2026.To read the full article click here…
Is it ever legal for an employer to reduce an employee’s salary?
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Is it ever legal to reduce an employee’s salary?”, published in RHRI on 3 February 2026.To read the full article click here…
PaperCut case puts hybrid-work policy back in the spotlight
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “PaperCut case puts hybrid-work policy back in the spotlight”, published in HR Leader on 2 February 2026To read the full article click here…
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…