Staying Informed - Law Institute of Victoria

LIV responds to discussion paper on sexual harassment in the legal profession

Workplace Relations Section 11 Sep 2019

In a reponse to the Law Council of Australia's discussion paper addressing sexual harassment in the legal profession, the LIV has advocated for greater oversight by regulatory bodies and targeted training surrounding sexual harassment...

Women's Rights Workplace Relations

Workplace Relations Section Case Law Update: June 2019

Workplace Relations Section 03 Jul 2019

The LIV's Workplace Relations Section monthly case law update provides members with a brief summary of relevant employment law and industrial relations decisions published in June 2019.

Workplace Workplace Relations

The importance of civility

Michelle Sharpe 01 Jun 2019

Bullying in any workplace is harmful to mental health. But bullying in the legal profession may have other consequences...

Professional Reputation Workplace Workplace Relations

Liability for racially offensive remarks

Bill Swannie 01 Jun 2019

Two decisions of the Federal Court illustrate that an employer may be liable for racially vilifying remarks made in the workplace...

Discrimination Professional Reputation Public Speaking/Speeches Workplace Relations

The LIV supports introduction of workplace manslaughter offence

Workplace Relations Section 31 May 2019

The Law Institute of Victoria has provided feedback to the Department of Justice and Community Safety on the Workplace Manslaughter Consultation Paper...

Workplace Workplace Relations

Workplace Relations Section Case Law Update: May 2019

Workplace Relations Section 29 May 2019

The LIV's Workplace Relations Section monthly case law update provides members with a brief summary of relevant employment law and industrial relations decisions published in May 2019...

Workplace Relations

Workplace Relations Section Case Law Update: April 2019

Workplace Relations Section 06 May 2019

The LIV's Workplace Relations Section is pleased to introduce its first monthly case law update, providing members with a brief summary of relevant employment law and industrial relations decisions published in April 2019...

Workplace Relations

Dealing with discrimination

Kelvin Ng 01 Apr 2019

Lawyers are responsible for upholding the rule of law, an integral component of which is equality before the law. In light of this, it is somewhat ironic that the composition of the legal profession itself...

Civil Rights Discrimination Diversity Ethics Human Rights LGBTIQ Wellbeing Women's Rights Workplace Relations

Tips for managing difficult people

Claire Walczak and Alexandra Metherell 01 Apr 2019

Lawyers need to develop skills and techniques to manage adversaries in the workplace...

Wellbeing Workplace Workplace Relations

Dealing with difficult people

Angela Burr 25 Feb 2019

It is easy to joke that our job as lawyers would be easy if it weren’t for the people. All jokes aside, difficult people have the potential to make your life a living hell. Here are some strategies you can use next time you encounter a difficult person...

Communication Continuing Legal Education Practice & Procedure Workplace Workplace Relations

LIV Submission to the Inquiry into the Victorian On-Demand Workforce

Workplace Relations Section 20 Feb 2019

The LIV has made a submission to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions' Inquiry into the Victorian On-Demand Workforce (the 'gig economy').

Workplace Relations

LIV Submission on Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces

Workplace Relations Section 17 Jan 2019

The LIV has made a submission to the Law Council of Australia's response to the Australian Human Rights Commission's Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces.

Human Rights Women's Rights Workplace Workplace Relations

Wisely, or not at all

Anna Kelly 03 Dec 2018

Employers have a range of complaint handling and dispute resolution mechanisms available to them and workplace investigations should only be undertaken when absolutely necessary...

Workplace Relations

Please sir may I appear?

Ingmar Taylor SC 10 Oct 2018

The Fair Work Commission wields powers that can affect the livelihood of an employee or an employer. And yet, unbelievably, the parties that appear before the...

Continuing Legal Education Workplace Relations