Lawyers aren't happy: a new look at lawyer wellbeing, workplace experiences, and professional ethics
Melbourne Law School and host Jon Faine bring you the last episode of season one of Justice: a weekly podcast about the law behind the news.Half of lawyers surveyed say they endure a poor workplace culture, and their discontent fuels expensive attrition rates.One in ten lawyers plan to leave the profession in the next 12months, one in three want to leave their employer in the next 12 months, and a third say they feel depressed or anxious. What is going wrong inside the profession that holds the rest of us to account? Professor Julian Webb of Melbourne Law School explains the new survey behind these findings. READ MORE ON THE SURVEY OF LAWYERS’ WELLBEING IN THE WORKPLACE: The pay is not worth the stress, research finds, with one in 10 lawyers planning to quit within a year. Lawyer well-being, workplace experiences and ethics: A research report.Thank you for listening, and subscribe to the podcast to stay up-to-date with the release of our second season.
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One third of all young workers report being ripped off at work
Melbourne Law School and host Jon Faine bring you Justice: a weekly podcast about the law behind the news.More than a third of 2800 young Australian workers surveyedreported having been ripped off by employers, according to a new study by Professor John Howe, of Melbourne Law School. They have been underpaid, not paid, forced to pay for equipment or clothing…. What remedies are available, and what reform is needed? You can access the Fair Day's Work portal mentioned in the podcast, here.And you can read more about the project here.
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If an employer uses AI for hiring, who is legally responsible when it discriminates?
Melbourne Law School and host Jon Faine bring you Justice: a weekly podcast about the law behind the news.Around two-thirds of Australian organisations use artificialintelligence computer programs to recruit new staff. But Dr Natalie Sheard,a researcher with Melbourne Law School, found that there are serious risks that AI used to screen job applicants will discriminate against women, older applicants and minority groups, eliminating them as a prospect before a humanbeing gets a chance to even see their applications. Will it all end in a class action? READ MORE ON AI DISCRIMINATION IN RECRUITMENT: Employment discrimination by algorithm: Can anyone be held accountable?Will AI decide if you get your next job? Without legal regulation, you may never even knowTech companies claim AI can recognise human emotions. But the science doesn’t stack upNo notice and no explanation: The incontestability of hiring discrimination by algorithm
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Sexual strangulation by consent: a legal riddle
This episode contains material some people might find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. Melbourne Law School and host Jon Faine bring you Justice: a weekly podcast about the law behind the news.More than half of young people are using consensual strangulation during sex (“choking”), but few understand the risks. Should we re-think what it means to consent under the law? Melbourne Law School's Professor Heather Douglas explains her ground-breaking research on this rising and dangerous pastime. If this episode has raised any issues for you, you can contact the Lifeline Australia telephone support service on 13 11 14, or Project Respect on 0477 001 110 by phone call, text or WhatsApp.READ MORE ON SEXUAL STRANGULATION AND CONSENT:More than half of Australian young people are using strangulation during sex: new research.Choking during sex: many young people mistakenly believe it can be done safely, our study showsChoking/Strangulation During Sex: Understanding and negotiating ‘safety’ among 18-35 year old Australians Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18-35 -year-olds
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Will the 'right to strike' become illegal?
Melbourne Law School and host Jon Faine bring you Justice: a weekly podcast about the law behind the news.Australian employers have joined an international legal case that challenges the right of workers to strike. What will it mean for Australian workers if they win? We speak with Professor Sean Cooney of Melbourne Law School, who has written submissions for this globally significant case before the International Court of Justice. READ MORE ON ICJ CASE ON THE RIGHT TO STRIKE: ICJ information on the legal case
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