EVENTS & WEBINARS circle 04 Feb 2025

HR Highlights

Creating safe workplaces and supporting strong workforces.




We are pleased to announce the return of our HR Highlights Series for 2025, providing essential insights and practical guidance for HR professionals navigating the evolving workplace landscape.

This year’s theme, Creating Safe Workplaces and Supporting Strong Workforces, focuses on equipping you with the tools needed to thrive in an evolving legal and workplace landscape. Led by our national employment and safety experts, alongside guest speakers, each session will explore key topics, including:

  • Workplace safety compliance

  • Physical and mental well-being

  • Digital challenges and workforce resilience

As your organisation prepares for the year ahead, this series offers invaluable expertise to strengthen your workplace, empower your employees, and drive long-term success.

Click ‘Register now’ below to secure your spot. Session details will be shared closer to the date, with new topics released quarterly.

If you know anyone who may be interested in joining us, please feel free to pass on the link for them to register here.

Register now to secure your spot.

Webinar Information

Date: February - Novemeber 2025 (held monthly)
Time: 11:30am - 12:15pm (AEST)/12:30pm - 1.15pm (AEDT)
Location: Online via Zoom

Topics

Wednesday 19 February | Wage theft: A new year and new powers
The new wage theft criminal offence came into effect on 1 January 2025. This webinar will delve into and examine wage theft and the recent legislative changes criminalising non-compliance. Gain critical insights into the legal and operational impacts for employers and HR teams to help navigate and mitigate risks in 2025.

Presenter
Adam Foster
Partner | Colin Biggers & Paisley

Wednesday 19 March | WFH: Will flexibility hold?
Join Employment and Safety Partner, Kristen Lopes as she unpacks the recent Fair Work updates to section 65A. This webinar will focus on employer obligations when responding to flexible working arrangement requests, and provide practical guidance to ensure compliance while supporting workplace flexibility.

Presenter
Kristen Lopes
Partner | Colin Biggers & Paisley

Wednesday 30 April | The focus on physical, mental and digital safety
In this webinar, our presenters will explore strategies for fostering a safer workplace, addressing physical and mental well-being, and navigating the challenges of digital security. Gain actionable insights to support a holistic approach to employee safety and resilience.

Presenters
Cormack Dunn
Partner | Colin Biggers & Paisley

Adam Foster
Partner | Colin Biggers & Paisley

Save these dates for the other sessions in the series:

  • Wednesday 21 May

  • Tuesday 17 June

  • Wednesday 23 July

  • Tuesday 19 August

  • Wednesday 17 September

  • Tuesday 14 October

  • Wednesday 5 November

This is commentary published by Colin Biggers & Paisley for general information purposes only. This should not be relied on as specific advice. You should seek your own legal and other advice for any question, or for any specific situation or proposal, before making any final decision. The content also is subject to change. A person listed may not be admitted as a lawyer in all States and Territories. Colin Biggers & Paisley, Australia 2025

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