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Webcasts
WORKPLACE ISSUES AND THEIR INVESTIGATION
On Thursday 19 April, 2012, Shana Schreier-Joffe, CEO and Senior Team Leader and Jenny Inness, Senior Associate and Team Leader of Harmers Workplace Lawyers delivered a training presentation to senior management, legal and HR professionals entitled "Workplace issues and their investigation" at the Swissotel, Sydney.
In this session, Shana and Jenny considered the role of a proper investigation in preventing successful claims for unfair dismissal or a breach of the general protections provisions of the Fair Work Act.
The session also addressed the role of an appropriate investigation in circumstances of an allegation of inappropriate workplace behaviour; and covered the challenging issues that may arise as a result of ineffective or mishandled performance management, inappropriate behaviour or misconduct in the workplace – outlining potential sensitive issues which may give rise to legal liability.
Please click here to view the webcast video of the presentation.
For further information, please contact:
Jane Kewin
Marketing Manager, Harmers Workplace Lawyers
Tel: (02) 9993 8537
CHANGES TO OHS REGULATIONS
On Tuesday 17 May 2011, Michael Harmer, Chairman of Harmers Workplace Lawyers gave a presentation for our client, Talent2 on what the occupational health and safety national harmonisation reforms mean for CFOs and senior management.
Michael’s presentation, entitled “The changes to OHS regulations affecting CFOs and Senior Management”, discussed the reasons behind the ‘national harmonisation’ reforms and what the changes mean for local and national businesses across Australia from 1 January 2012. In particular, Michael discussed who is subject to OHS duties under the new OHS framework, and what the new “due diligence” duty means for officers.
Michael also outlined some guidance on what preparations businesses could make to ensure they comply with the OHS reforms.
Please click here to access the video of the presentation.
For further information, please contact:
Jane Kewin
Marketing Manager, Harmers Workplace Lawyers
Tel: (02) 9993 8537
THE RON McCALLUM DEBATE: JUSTICE AT WORK
On 22 June 2011, the Australian Institute of Employment Rights (AIER) held a debate to celebrate the life and work of Australia’s leading labour law academic and commentator and Senior Australian of the Year (2011), Emeritus Professor Ron McCallum AO. The event featured a special presentation by former member of the High Court, The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG. The debate was entitled "Justice at Work" and was chaired by esteemed journalist Jana Wendt.
Please click here to access the video for the AIER presentation.
Please click here to access the video for the AIER panel discussion.
For further information, please contact:
Lisa Heap
Executive Director, AIER
Tel: (03) 9647 9102
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