There are some who remain sceptical, but more and more workplaces and GCs are increasingly acknowledging the benefits of prioritising health and wellbeing, writes Matthew Kay.
If law firms are to implement leave policies for women’s health issues – that are potentially debilitating for sufferers and can impact upon workplace productivity – it will be necessary for those firms to do so in a way that addresses stigma and caters to more holistic needs for workplace support.
Despite greater investment in privacy and security measures, employees are reporting they still have poor password habits that affect the company’s overall security posture.
Barristers across the country have welcomed the shrinking gap in briefings for males and females but proclaim that there is still a long way to go in achieving equality for those at the bar.
A Perth lawyer faces being struck off the roll for professional misconduct after stealing almost $2 million from her father’s firm and lying to cover up her crimes.
A man who purported to be a solicitor employed by Western Sydney-based boutique firm Sun Legal has been indefinitely disqualified from being employed or involved in the management or practice of a law firm.
The Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants has heard the major lack of resources and support led to a breakdown of management and the subsequent failings in handling barrister Nicola Gobbo and the risks associated with her.
Global firm A&O has issued a response to reports that a former employee made a complaint to the Luxembourg Bar Association, claiming she was discriminated against in the workplace.
Divorce is about more than simply dividing assets – practitioners in this space need to assist clients on a more holistic journey, argues one private wealth adviser.
The Queensland government’s proposal to fast-track anti-protest laws is being strongly condemned by Australian Lawyers for Human Rights, which says the move is being done without adequate public and stakeholder consultation.
