School Law Series 2024: Conducting a Valid Workplace Investigation: A Practical Checklist for Schools
Failure to properly investigate misconduct allegations or complaints could result in claims for unfair dismissal or adverse action by the employee accused of the wrongdoing – don’t be caught out! Drawing from recent cases, examine the lessons learned when conducting investigations correctly and the potential pitfalls to look out for. Attend and protect your school's workplace integrity. WEB244N24FZ
Description
For Teachers: Attend and earn 1 Professional Development Hour (NSW, VIC) / CPD Point (QLD, WA, SA)
For Lawyers: Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
1.00pm to 2.00pm Conducting a Valid Workplace Investigation: A Practical Checklist for Schools
- Investigation practicalities: Who, when, what and how?
- Legal risks and strategies to avoid claims against you and your school
- What do you do when the employee being investigated goes off work sick
- Closing out the investigation process
- Lessons from recent cases: getting it right vs getting it wrong
Presented by Lucienne Gleeson, Partner, Baker & McKenzie
Presenters
Lucienne Gleeson
Lucienne Gleeson is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Employment Practice in Sydney. Lucienne advises on all aspects of employment law. She has appeared in the Federal Court, Federal Circuit Court, Supreme Court, Fair Work Commission and the Australian Human Rights Commission to represent clients in a variety of cases. This has included adverse action, discrimination, breach of contract, unfair dismissal and restraint of trade matters. Lucienne conducts investigations into allegations of employee misconduct and bullying in the workplace. She also presents on key workplace topics including performance management, anti-discrimination, bullying and harassment.