Workplace Law: Perennial Problems
Issues covered include: Misrepresentation, Adverse Action Claims, Workplace Investigations
Description
Gain key skills that you need to conduct a fair and effective workplace investigation, an in-depth guide to adverse action claims and how to avoid false or misleading representation, all in one unbeatable masterclass!
Attend and earn 3 CPD points in Competency Area 4: Substantive Law
Chair: Tim Hammond, Barrister, Central Law Chambers
2.00pm to 3.00pm: Misrepresentation in an Employment Context
- s345 Fair Work Act: false or misleading representations
- ss18 & 31 Australian Consumer Law
- s18: misleading and deceptive conduct; limitation of ‘trade and commerce’ in an employment context
- s31: misleading conduct relating to employment
- Misrepresentations and estoppel
Presented by Mark Cox, Director, MDC Legal; Market Leading Employment Lawyer (Employee & Union Representation), Doyle’s Guide 2019 and Nikita Barsby, Special Counsel, MDC Legal; Recommended Employment Lawyer (Employee & Union Representation), Doyle’s Guide 2019
3.00pm to 4.00pm: An In-Depth Guide to Adverse Action Claims
- Understanding the breadth of scope for general protections claims to arise
- Reviewing the broad array of triggers for adverse actions claims
- Understanding the reverse onus of proof & the importance of evidence
- Overview of legal remedies possible in adverse action claims
- Recent case reviews
Presented by Rob Humphreys, Special Counsel, MinterEllison
4.00pm to 4.15pm: Afternoon Tea
4.15pm to 5.15pm: Conducting Swift, Impartial and Effective Workplace Investigations
- When and why a workplace investigation is required
- Who should be the investigator?
- The investigation process
- Considering matters such as privilege, confidentiality and the standard of proof
- Tips and traps
Presented by Renae Harding, Partner, Jackson McDonald; Recommended Employment Lawyer (Employer Representation) and Leading Workplace Health & Safety Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2019
Venue
Mercure Perth
Level 1, 10 Irwin St
Perth 6000
WA
Australia