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October 2021

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Smart ideas for corporate lawyers

Mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations: are they lawful?

It remains to be seen how the NSW Roadmap to Freedom, allowing the fully vaccinated greater freedoms, will affect the ability of employers to require retail, hospitality and other customer facing staff to be vaccinated. To assist law firms and legal practices, members of the Law Society’s Employment Law Committee have examined the legal framework surrounding mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations and the workplace. Read more.

 
NSW leads other states in chartering advancement of women
The Law Society’s Charter for the Advancement of Women now applies to thousands of lawyers across Australia, after it was adopted by the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) and the Law Society of Western Australia last month. Signatories to the Charter commit to showing leadership on gender equality in the workplace, encouraging flexible working and addressing sexual harassment within the profession.
 
The feedback loop
Find it difficult to give feedback? Many professionals do. Our expert offers strategies for clear and effective communication and building a culture of trust; which is more important than ever in a time of remote working.
 
Mental Health Month
This month, the Law Society of NSW is hosting a range of skills-based webcasts to help you understand and achieve good mental health in your personal and professional lives. Experts will provide evidence-backed methods to help you manage WFH stress, create and lead resilient teams, and find your focus.
 
Final week to register for Future of Law and Innovation in the Profession (FLIP) Conference 2021
FLIP Conference 2021 on Wednesday 13 October delivers 10+ CPD, 15+ sessions, and 50+ speakers live online and on-demand. This full-day immersive virtual experience includes professional rules and ethical competencies essential for today’s lawyer, covering remote supervision, technological competency, matter management and effective communication, and legal operation and process mapping, including how metrics and right sourcing are transforming the delivery of legal services.
 
Exclusive member discount: General Counsel Summit
The General Counsel Summit returns in a virtual format on Tuesday 19 October. Join thought-leaders from around the globe as they dive into technical subjects with a business-driven, outcomes-focused agenda and open the floor for discussion and debate, so you can ask the questions that matter. Law Society members will receive a 20 per cent discount with code: LSNSW20.
 
 

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