This article late last week, about the ‘work-life’ balance statements of Southern Cross Austereo executive Linda Wayman, was reacted to with immediate controversy. As parental rights at work are currently a hot topic in Industrial Relations and HR circles (our own firm publishing this update just last week), I have to admit being more amused by her comments than […]
When discussing Industrial relations, an issue that has often fallen through the cracks is that of internships. In many sought after and prestigious professions (including law – see my previous post on this here) it has become commonplace to expect prospective employees to give their time to employers without remuneration. Generally, other than in specific […]
As a legal practitioner, business owner and parent, I am often asked to comment on the current state of affairs regarding the interaction between the legal services industry and tertiary education. We are close to crisis point – and it is now widely recognized that there has been an oversupply of law graduates for a number of […]
Like many, I was very pleased to see Rosie Batty named as Australian of the Year for her work in raising awareness and promoting the prevention of domestic violence. There are many working tirelessly in this field, but in the context of her own personal tragedy Ms Batty’s work is particularly special. Few of us […]
Emily Capewell became famous just before Christmas for a Facebook spat on the Sydney Morning Herald’s page directed at her Jetstar customers. A computer glitch had created numerous delays, and numerous complaints – prompting Ms Capewell to describe them as a ‘bunch of whingers’. The Sydney Morning Herald immediately jumped on it as yet another […]
David Pocock is the latest example of a football player who has been sanctioned by their employer for what the code or employer consider undesirable behaviour outside of work. But in this case it is not recreational drugs, drinking or sexual indiscretion, violence against women, or (most exotically) the bubbler….. This time Pocock has been […]