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Recorded Webinar: Right to Disconnect Laws Are Here: What Do they Mean for Schools?

During the Parliamentary Inquiry which led to the new ‘right to disconnect’ laws, teachers were specifically mentioned as a key group needing protection from working additional and unreasonable hours. With Australia enshrining the ‘right to disconnect’ and the legislation now in f
PRESENTED BY Gemma Sharp Special Counsel - Cooper Grace Ward , Brisbane

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About the Webinar

During the Parliamentary Inquiry which led to the new ‘right to disconnect’ laws, teachers were specifically mentioned as a key group needing protection from working additional and unreasonable hours. With Australia enshrining the ‘right to disconnect’ and the legislation now in force, what can schools require of their employees in terms of additional hours and what happens if the response is a “no”? As schools adapt to these changes, understanding the implications and implementing effective strategies is crucial. This session will examine the current rules and obligations, including:

  • Unpacking the new ‘right to disconnect’ laws
  • Strategies for managing urgent tasks and critical projects within new regulatory frameworks
  • Practical measures schools can adopt to ensure compliance and support employee well-being
  • Legal ramifications for non-compliance: understanding the stakes
  • Addressing challenges in school activities like overnight excursions, camps, Saturday sports, and boarding house supervision under the new regulatory lens

Presented By

Gemma Sharp
Special Counsel, Cooper Grace Ward Brisbane, QLD

As a special counsel in the workplace relations and safety team, Gemma brings over 15 years’ experience advising on employment, industrial, discrimination, and health and safety matters.

Gemma advises a range of clients across various industries, including transport, retail, aviation, rail, manufacturing and finance.

She provides guidance on issues such as compliance and duties under workplace health and safety legislation; enterprise bargaining, protected industrial action and bargaining disputes; unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment; the operation of employment contracts and restraint of trade provisions; and independent contractor and employee distinctions.

Gemma also advises on award and enterprise agreement applicability and provisions; dismissal risks and strategies; management of ill and injured employees; workers’ compensation claims; and general protections claims.

Having worked in both private practice and in-house roles, Gemma understands the importance of providing practical, commercial legal solutions.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for senior executives from private and independent schools, around Australia, along with their advisors. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Information

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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