All publications relating to ‘Michael Byrnes’
Lack of procedural fairness doesn’t necessarily mean unfair dismissal
In articles and presentations on unfair dismissal the importance of procedural fairness is a recurring theme. This reflects sections 387 (b) and (c ) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) which stipulate that, in considering whether it is satisfied that a dismissal was harsh, unjust or unreasonable, the Fair Work Commission (FWC)…
Principal Contractors: The Rules of Engagement
The role of principal contractor is critical in managing the work health and safety risks on construction projects. Even so, misunderstandings still arise as to the application of the rules relating to the engagement of principal contractors under the Work Health & Safety Regulations 2017 (NSW) (WHS Regulations). (These rules are in…
Sexual Harassment in the Post-Weinstein Age What’s Next for Employers?
The Post-Weinstein Age The downfall of one-time Hollywood heavyweight Harvey Weinstein is increasingly looking like a seminal event, causing a paradigm shift in the way sexual harassment (and the bullying and victimisation that often accompanies such behaviour) is addressed in the community. The Weinstein allegations opened the floodgates, acting as a catalyst for numerous claims…