HR Horrors – Australian Employment Law Update

Cilla Robinson returns for an update on all things employment law. This time, she will be joined by Lauren Cooper, Senior Associate, King & Wood Mallesons. They will discuss the key updates in the employment law space and answer any questions you have for them.

Has DEI really DE(d)I(ed)? Prepare for a chilling exploration of the evolving landscape of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in Australia amid recent U.S. rollbacks of these efforts in both the public and private sectors. They will recap the High Court’s decision in Elisha v Vision Australia Limited [2024] HCA 50 where significant damages were awarded to an employee for psychiatric injury due to breach of employment contract, showcasing evolving employer liability regarding psychological safety. Within this context, Cilla and Lauren will also address psychosocial risks in the workplace as employers manage cost-cutting and return-to-office strategies while striving to boost productivity.

Join us on 2 April 2025 at 11 am for a thought-provoking session that promises to illuminate the complexities facing HR professionals today.

Speakers

Cilla Robinson
Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
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Cilla Robinson is a Partner in the Workplace Relations, Employment, and Safety Group at King & Wood Mallesons. With over two decades of experience at top-tier law firms, Cilla focuses on industrial relations and complex employment disputes. Cilla and her team collaborate to guide large Australian and international businesses and public sector clients across a broad range of industries through volatile and transformative periods, ensuring that their workforce strategies are robust and aligned with their broader organisational goals.

Lauren Cooper
Senior Associate, King & Wood Mallesons
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Lauren is a Senior Associate in the Workplace Relations, Employment, and Safety Group at King & Wood Mallesons. Lauren brings a wealth of employment law experience on a wide range of employment matters, with a practical lens following prior in-house experience and secondment to a government regulator. With a keen interest in issues related to harassment and emerging legal developments, Lauren is dedicated to advocating for her clients’ rights and navigating complex legal landscapes.

Meet the host

Angela Franks
Managing Director
Frazer Jones
angelafranks@frazerjones.com.au

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