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Live Webinar: Closing Loopholes or Limiting Opportunities? Recent Employment Law Reforms and Religious Institutions

The last 12 months have seen significant changes to the Fair Work Act, including the introduction of greater protections for employees against discrimination, adverse action and harassment; and affording them the right to disconnect.  The recent employment law reforms have shifted
PRESENTED BY Adam Foster Partner - Colin Biggers & Paisley , Melbourne

Date/Time

Friday 20th June 2025
Vic, NSW, Qld, ACT, Tas: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
SA & NT:  1.00pm to 2.00pm
WA: 11.30am to 12.30pm

About the Webinar

The last 12 months have seen significant changes to the Fair Work Act, including the introduction of greater protections for employees against discrimination, adverse action and harassment; and affording them the right to disconnect.  The recent employment law reforms have shifted the legal landscape for employers. This session will examine the practical implications of these reforms for religious institutions, including:

  • Managing expectations of employees of religious institutions in the age of the right to disconnect and flexible working arrangements
  • Employee or independent contractor? Understanding the differences and avoiding sham contracts
  • Update on unfair dismissal laws and how they may impact religious institutions
  • Categorisation of employees: When might casual employment be permanent?
  • An overview of new increases in penalties under the Fair Work Act

Presented By

Adam Foster
Partner, Colin Biggers & Paisley Melbourne, Vic

A partner in the employment and safety team since 2023, Adam provides his clients with advice on best practice workplace policies and frameworks in employment and industrial relations law.

Adam helps his clients navigate the changes and issues that arise as employment and industrial relations laws change to ensure they have policies in place and are compliant from a regulatory perspective.

When problems or disputes arise, Adam's clients value his calm manner and strategic approach. Adam is a 'workplace problem solver', and enjoys helping his clients find solutions to help improve workplace relationships to the benefit of the business and its employees.

Adam provides advice on policy and contract preparation and development, unfair dismissals, terminations, workplace investigations, general protections disputes, enterprise bargaining, modern slavery compliance, underpayment reviews and disputes to clients in industries including education, health, construction, manufacturing, professional services and the not for profit sector.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for lawyers advising religious institutions and executives from religious institutions – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Certificate

Registered live webinar delegates will receive a CPD certificate for attendance at this webinar. Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.

While TEN takes all reasonable care to include accurate and up-to-date information regarding CPD category classifications and compliance obligations, information regarding CPD point allocation are provided as a guide only. Allocation of CPD points is subject to the CPD requirements of your jurisdiction, personal circumstances and professional requirements. You are solely responsible for determining whether a particular product is appropriate for your CPD requirements.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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