CPD Mandatory Core Areas: Contracts and the Workplace
Issues covered include: Termination of Contracts: Proper Drafting Skills, Workplace Harassment Training, Don’t Fall Foul of Folau
Description
Wary of traps when dealing with clients with protected attributes? Are you fully across the issue of workplace harassment and discrimination training? Do you know how to draft contracts effectively so that all matters of termination are covered? Don’t let these challenges sidetrack your career path. Master the skills needed to quickly and effectively deal with each of these issues all while gaining your CPD core units for the year.
Attend and earn 3 CPD units including:
1 unit in Practical Legal Ethics
1 unit in Practice Management & Business Skills
1 unit in Professional Skills
Chair: Tim Mathews QC, Inns of Court
Professional Skills
2.00pm to 3.00pm: Termination of Contracts: Proper Drafting Skills
- Overview on the most common methods of termination
- Proper drafting of termination for convenience clauses, tips and traps: including the effects of the Unfair Contract Terms legislation
- Concepts regarding termination for a major breach and repudiation
- Proper drafting of termination notices
- Strategic considerations regarding the termination of contracts, recovery of damages and protecting your client’s position
Presented by Alexander Tuhtan, Special Counsel, CDI Lawyers
Practice Management & Business Skills
3.00pm to 4.00pm: Workplace Harassment Training
- Understanding your obligations
- What is unlawful discrimination?
- What is harassment?
- Managing stress claims in the workplace
- Strategies for managing claims
Presented by Lillian Khan, Senior Associate, MinterEllison
4.00pm to 4.15pm Afternoon Tea
Practical Legal Ethics
4.15pm to 5.15pm: Don’t Fall Foul of Folau
- Ethical considerations when dealing with clients and employees with protected attributes
- Tips and tricks for developing a proactive approach to working with clients and employees in the LGBTI space
- Ensuring you don’t fall foul of Rule 42
Presented by Kerry-Lea Gibb, Partner, MinterEllison; Accredited Specialist in Workplace Relations Law
Venue
Mercure Brisbane
Level 2, 85-87 North Quay
Brisbane 4000
QLD
Australia
Parking Information
Parking is not included in you registration. Here are some options below. Secure Parking at Mercure Hotel offers a discounted daily rate from $36 by validating tickets at Mercure Reception prior to departure. Click here to view rates .
Directions
Nearby Public Transport:Train Stations - Roma Street StationBus Interchange - George Square Bus Station