Teacher Shortages
Teacher Shortages and Immigration Law No doubt you are aware of the nationwide teacher shortages. Schools across the country are experiencing immense difficulty filling staff vacancies and the pressure [...]
Pre-employment screening of new employees
Pre-Employment Screening The obligation on schools and school leaders to protect the safety and wellbeing of students is of highest priority. A range of factors and decisions contribute to [...]
Flawed Workplace Investigations vs Serious Misconduct
Flawed Workplace Investigations vs Serious Misconduct We have previously written about the importance of workplace investigations being conducted in accordance with the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness. A flawed [...]
COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE: Lawful and Reasonable Direction
COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE: Lawful and Reasonable Direction We have previously written about an employer’s ability at common law to terminate the employment of an employee who fails to abide by [...]
Lawful and Reasonable Direction: Can staff be forced to have the COVID vaccination?
Lawful and Reasonable Direction: Can staff be forced to have the COVID vaccination? Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout has begun, with Victoria planning to administer the first doses of the vaccine in [...]
Individual Flexibility Agreements
Individual Flexibility Agreements As a school principal one of the many 'hats' you wear is that of HR manager. This often means discussing and negotiating employment terms and conditions with [...]
Return to Work Following a Workplace Investigation
Return to Work Following a Workplace Investigation We have previously published a number of BLP Briefs dealing with practical issues for schools and principals surrounding the duty of care owed [...]
Performance Management: Ensure its Effectiveness to Avoid Adverse Action
Performance Management: Ensure its Effectiveness to Avoid Adverse Action As Principal, you are delegated authority (at least in part) to manage the performance of staff at your school. In this [...]
Workplace Manslaughter Offences
Workplace Manslaughter Offences Recent media coverage of WorkSafe’s decision to pursue private school Haileybury over the death of a school groundsman in 2018 serves as a timely reminder of the [...]
COVID-19 Restrictions: Can Students Still Use Playground Equipment?
COVID-19 Restrictions: Can Students Still Use Playground Equipment? In this uncertain and ever-changing Covid-19 environment, you are likely faced with new questions and considerations about school operations each and every [...]
