Workplace Law - The Practical Aspects of Conducting Interviews in Workplace Investigations
OND233Q11B2
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour in Legal Knowledge
This program is based on QLD legislation
3.00pm to 4.00pm The Practical Aspects of Conducting Interviews in Workplace Investigations
- Understand the legal obligations triggered by a report or complaint of workplace misconduct
- What is the level of skill expected of you by the courts/commissions?
- Investigation planning: What is it? What does it look like? Who will I be interviewing & why?
- Interviewing witnesses: What order? Who to interview? When to do it & how to do it
- Interviewing the alleged wrongdoer: getting the job done without stepping on a ‘land mine’
Presented by Brad Petley, Principal, Acumen Lawyers; QLS Workplace Relations Accredited Specialist; Recommended Employment Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2022
Presenters
Brad Petley
A practising solicitor since 2000 and the legal practice director of Acumen Lawyers since 2009, Brad has practised in employment, and industrial relations law for the entirety of his legal career. Brad’s expertise in employment and industrial relations is recognised by his QLS accredited specialisation in Workplace Relations Law and by Doyles Guide in the category of Recommended Employment Lawyer - (Employee & Union Representation) - Queensland for the years 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2022. Before coming to the law, Brad was a decorated Queensland police officer and had risen to rank of detective sergeant. Brad’s unique blend of investigative and legal skills has made him an authority on conducting effective workplace investigations. Brad has a particular interest in the area of workplace discipline. An accomplished presenter, Brad regularly presents at conferences locally and nationally about topical workplace issues. Brad is a contributing author of the By Lawyers publication Employment Law Guide and is also a member of the Queensland Law Society's Industrial Law Committee.