Opening remarks from the chairperson

Shanni Zoeller
Senior Associate
HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
Uncover strategies from top firms, explore recent legislative shifts and case law updates — all in one dynamic day of face-to-face learning.
Join the Employment Law Masterclass Sydney to grasp federal reforms on flexible work, fixed-term contracts, and the Fair Work Act, all guided by Australia’s leading employment lawyers.
Gain insights into changing workforce obligations and connect directly with expert lawyers. Don’t miss your chance to stay ahead in employment law.
Senior Associate
HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
Partner
K&L Gates
Partner
MinterEllison
Partner
DLA Piper
Partner
Colin Biggers & Paisley
Senior Associate
Herbert Smith Freehills
Partner
Clayton Utz
Partner
Norton Rose Fulbright
Partner
Maddocks
Senior Associate
HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
Employees are seeking greater flexibility in the modern workplace, with many preferring to work remotely. How are employers managing requests for flexible work arrangements and how do you determine who is fit for a remote setup? This session will examine the latest obligations of the employer in relation to recent legislation for flexible working arrangements.
Partner
DLA Piper
The use of fixed-term and maximum-term contracts will be significantly limited with anticipated regulations in effect later this year. What are the inclusions and exceptions in the upcoming limitations?
Senior Associate
Herbert Smith Freehills
There have been several significant changes in enterprise bargaining from the latest
Secure Jobs, Better Pay legislation. How will these changes affect the negotiation and implementation of enterprise agreements?
Partner
MinterEllison
The latest reforms to the sexual harassment framework in the workplace puts the onus on the employer to prioritise prevention, with more changes expected. This session will examine the changes to employer obligations and worker protection in workplace sexual harassment and how to adopt a preventative approach.
Partner
Colin Biggers & Paisley
The federal government is proposing a new tranche of changes, including the introduction of a ‘same job, same pay’ obligation in the Fair Work Act affecting labour hire. This session will provide clarity on the scope and complexity of the new reform.
Partner
Clayton Utz
Elements of workplace culture that reduce psychological risk have evolved from the ‘nice to have’ to ‘essential’, and employers have obligations to address unlawful and inappropriate behaviour that creates a psychological risk to employees.
Partner
Norton Rose Fulbright
There has been a massive change in workplace culture over the past several years, with employers dealing with increasing obligations to remain compliant. What workplace trends are we seeing, and how will this affect employment relations? What legal reforms can we expect in the coming year?
Partner
K&L Gates
One of Australia’s most prominent lawyers will discuss the key takeaways from the most influential cases of the last 12 months.
Partner
Maddocks
In this interactive session, delegates will have the opportunity to ask the speaker questions relating to various employment law concerns.
Partner
Maddocks
Review the latest cases and development relating to unfair dismissal
Hear from Australia’s most prominent employment lawyers
Update your knowledge on the latest employment law reforms