Seed HR Webinar IR Wrap-Up 2026: What Employers Need to Know and Prepare for in 2027
Seed HR Webinar IR Wrap-Up 2026: What Employers Need to Know and Prepare for in 2027
About the Webinar
2026 has been another significant year for industrial relations, with employment law developments, workplace cases and compliance issues continuing to shape how employers manage their people and meet their obligations. As businesses prepare for 2027, it’s a good time to reflect on the key lessons from the year and understand where employers may need to review their current practices.
In this webinar, we’ll wrap up the key industrial relations developments and employer lessons from 2026, including significant cases, common employment law issues, wage compliance, record keeping and award-related risks. We’ll also explore the ongoing challenges around flexible and hybrid work and changing employee expectations.
Finally, we’ll look ahead to 2027 and highlight the areas employers should have on their radar, with practical guidance to help businesses prepare for the year ahead with confidence.
About the Speaker
Roxanne Hart
Director & Senior Lawyer, Hart & Co Lawyers
Roxanne Hart is a Director and Senior Lawyer at Hart & Co Lawyers, specialising in workplace relations law and advising employers across a wide range of industries. She works with listed companies, private enterprises, small businesses, not-for-profits and government organisations on complex employment and workplace relations matters.
In 2025, Roxanne became a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Workplace Relations Law, joining a small group of practitioners who have achieved this specialist accreditation. She regularly chairs and presents at employment law conferences and shares practical employment law updates with an online community of more than 70,000 followers.
Working exclusively with employers, Roxanne advises on matters including Fair Work claims, award and wage compliance, flexible work arrangements, performance management, restructures and redundancies, workplace investigations, employment contracts, contractor arrangements and termination strategies.
Known for her practical and commercially focused approach, Roxanne helps employers understand their workplace obligations, manage employment risks and navigate complex workplace issues with confidence. Her experience working with organisations ranging from small businesses to major Australian and global brands brings a practical, real-world perspective to the latest developments in employment and industrial relations law.