Workplace & IR

Workplace Symposium 2019

Issues covered include: casual employment, permanent employment, underpayment, accessorial liability, penalties, working from home, employee flexibility, privacy, surveillance of employees, enterprise bargaining, enterprise agreements, industrial disputation, industrial action, conflict resolution, bullying, ill and injured employees, unlawful termination, adverse action, discrimination claims, mental illness, mental health, death in the workplace, industrial manslaughter

Workplace Law Symposium

Issues covered include: Restraint of Trade and Breach of Confidential Information, Liability of Officers, WHS, OHS Act, Fair Work Act 2009, Unfair Dismissal, Enterprise Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining, better off overall test (BOOT), Drug and Alcohol Testing, Sexual Harassment, Weinstein clause, Working from home.

Workplace Law Symposium

Issues covered include: underpayment, sexual harassment, out of hours conduct, unfair dismissal, termination, casual workers, surveillance, drug and alcohol testing, enterprise bargaining, industrial disputation

Discrimination and Adverse Action Claims in 2019

Issues covered include: disability and discrimination law, adjustments, relief, bullying, sexual harassment, adverse action, performance management

Discrimination Law: This, That, the Other and More Perth

Keep up with key developments in discrimination law and master how to walk over the blazing coals of this hotbed area where you need to be able to respond to any situation quickly, efficiently and with the utmost confidence. When your client calls you with their pressing questions and pleas for guidance you had better be prepared to properly advise them on the spot, so ensure you know precisely where the law stands and how to expertly guide your client to safety.

Workers Compensation Roundup

Issues covered include: case update, legislation update, criminal injuries, impairment assessment, appeals to District Court

Workplace Health and Safety: Anatomy of a Crisis

Issues covered include: pre-accident risk assessment, workplace incidents, WHS litigation, pleas, defended hearings

Workplace Law Forum Adelaide

Workers on Tap in the ‘Gig’ Economy

Issues covered include: Sexual Harassment, Bullying and Work Safety Claims by Independent Contractors, Fair Work Act and Work Health and Safety Act, Uber and the Point to Point Transport Industry, Sham contracting, who is a contractor, who is an employee.

Psychological and Psychiatric Injury Seminar

Keep yourself updated on the psychology and legal trends in psychological and psychiatric injury claims, including somatoform pain disorders and bystander PTSD claims. With claims on the rise, understanding both the medicine and the law is essential for all practitioners working in this area. Straddling the medical and legal worlds, this seminar offers a better understanding of how medical professions form their assessments and evaluate claims, plus gain an update on the common law and workers comp claims.

Human Rights Symposium

Issues covered include: Bills of Rights, Human Rights Act (QLD), discrimination, litigating

Psychiatric and Psychological Injury Claims

Issues covered include: Bystander first responder PTSD claims, impairment assessment, work cover, workers compensation, WIRO.

Workplace Law Conference

The workforce remains a hive of potential pitfalls for both employers and employees, as a lot can go wrong and so often does, especially with the increase of out of hours conduct impacting the employment relationship. Such behaviour is often made worse with the response of an unfair dismissal. Hear the Fair Work Commission and senior legal experts opine in the morning on recent changes and developments impacting the workforce, followed by a practical afternoon exposé on workplace investigations.

CPD Core Competency Areas for Workers Compensation Lawyers

This program is designed with workers compensation lawyers in mind and will enable you to gain your CPD core competency area points while being brought up to speed on the latest case law and legislative updates. You will pick up practical tips to gain an edge for your clients, develop your practice, manage conflicts between employers and insurers and avoid ethical pitfalls that can trip up your matters and your practice.

Workers Compensation: Evidence and Case Preparation Intensive

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to fine tune your evidence gathering and case preparation skills in workers compensation matters with in-depth and interactive workshops and presentations. Featuring expert barristers and lawyers, this comprehensive program will arm you with all the information you need to take your practice to the next level.

4th Annual Workers Compensation Conference

Hear from Deputy President Michael Snell, WIRO and an esteemed panel of specialists on key developments, legislative amendments and other hot issues facing in workers compensation. You will pick up practical tips to gain an edge for your clients, develop your practice, master rules of evidence in your witness statements, get an update ILARS and WIRO and learn how to avoid ethical pitfalls that can trip up your matters and your practice.

Workplace Law Conference

“Workin' 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin’” So the song goes...but just working is rarely that simple. In this modern world, workplace rules and regulations grow more complex every day. Your practice will benefit from this seminar and the timely insights from this panel of experts. The morning will focus on practical analysis of recent and relevant issues such as discrimination, modern slavery and labour hire both here and in New Zealand.

4th Annual Workers Compensation Conference

Our 4th Annual Workers Compensation Conference has been designed to provide you with the latest legislative updates and other developments, while enabling you to gain your CPD core competency area points on issues specific to your practice. You will pick up practical tips to gain an edge for your clients, develop your practice, and learn how to avoid ethical pitfalls that can trip up your matters and your practice.

Workplace Law Symposium

Issues covered include: Whistleblowing laws, workplace bullying, sexual harassment, workplace culture, biometric technology, social media, privacy, workplace conflict

Employment Contracts and Policies

Issues covered include: employment contracts, bonus clauses, commission clauses, workplacesuveilance, office romance, confidentiality clauses, IP clauses, workplace polices

Workplace Law Roundup

Issues covered include: workplace law, industrial relations, bullying and harassment, contracting, casual employees, performance management, ill or injured employees, vulnerable workers, underpayments, penalties

Workplace Law Conference 2019

"Issues covered include: workplace law, industrial relations, legal interpretation and application, discrimination and bullying, the Fair Work Commission and workplace investigations

Workers Compensation Conference 2019

Issues covered include: workers compensation, mental harm, return to work plans, income protection recovery and subrogation, contributory negligence, uniform law costs, case preparation, ethical marketing

Workplace Discrimination & Managing Injured Employees

Issues covered include: workplace law, managing physically or psychologically injured employees, discrimination, adverse action

Workplace Law Symposium 2020 - Recorded in March 2020, NSW

Issues covered include: unfair dismissal, general protections, #MeToo, leave applications, Workplace investigations, mental health, ill and injured employees, underpayments

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

Workplace Law Conference

Issues covered include: Litigation as a remedy for the Bullied or Mistreated Client, Misrepresentation in the Employment Context, Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal: Conciliation at the Fair Work Commission, Insights from the Fair Work Commission, Managing Injured Workers at the Workplace and interaction between employment and safety laws, Vulnerable Workers, Underpayments, Penalties, Workplace Investigation

Workplace Law Hot Topics

Issues covered include: Freedom of Speech in the Employment Relationship, Underpayment of Wages , Labour Hire, #MeToo

Workplace Law: Perennial Problems

Issues covered include: Misrepresentation, Adverse Action Claims, Workplace Investigations

Workplace Law Summit

Issues covered include: Discrimination, Bullying, Adverse Action, Defamation, Gig Economy, Unfair Dismissal, Termination, #MeToo , Workplace Conflict, Workplace Investigations, Manslaughter Laws, Critical Incidents, WorkSafe

Your Expert Guide to Discrimination and Adverse Action Claims

Issues covered include: case developments, legislative update, Federal and State discrimination laws, employer liability, pleadings

Workplace Law Forum

Issues covered include: general protection orders, #metoo, injured workers, mental health

Workplace Manslaughter Law: Accessorial Liability, Prevention & Response

Issues covered include: workplace manslaughter laws, violation, negligence test, mental health, bullying, contractors, prevention, internal polcies, directorand officers liabilities

Employment Law: Mental Health Crisis Response

Issues covered include: employment law, workers compensation, psychological injury cases, return to work policies, workplace bullying, discrimination, mental health first aid

Privacy and Confidentiality in Remote Working Arrangements

Issues covered include: privacy, confidentiality, privilege, data control

Changes to the Fair Work Act and Modern Awards

Issues covered include: Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, JobKeeper, workplace rights

WHS in a Pandemic: Working from Home and New National Guidelines

Issues covered include: National WHS principles, Safe Work, home as a workplace, mental health

CANCELLED: Getting the Best from your Remote Workforce while Managing their Well-Being

How can you get the best out of yourself and your team while working remotely? What are your responsibilities to manage employee well-being? Experts in this field will share their valuable knowledge and experience to ensure you evolve with the changing times. Master how to boost productivity, ensure your team’s mental health is looked after, and gain your mandatory ethics CPD point all in one hour.

CANCELLED: COVID-19: Legal Updates for Schools: The Employment Law Consequences of COVID-19

While closing the gates for most students may have addressed the health concerns of schools, students and parents, it’s important to realise that moving to online learning and keeping your school afloat does not mean legal obligations are reduced or changed although it may require a re-imagination of some. This webinar series has been created to bring you information on key legal issues confronting school leaders during these uncertain times.

Returning to a COVID-19 Safe Workplace: New National WHS Principles

Issues covered include: COVID-19, risk assessment, due diligence

Redundancy, Standing Down and Performance Management During COVID-19

Issues covered include: COVID-19, redundancy, standing down, poor performance, pay cutes

Managing Workforce Reductions During the Pandemic

Issues covered include: resizing, redundancy, stand down, incentivising leave, part-time, reward programs, support, organisational strategies

Employment Law Risks Post JobKeeper

Issues covered include: JobKeeper, leave, salary, performance management and termination

10 CPD Points in One Day in Cairns

Don’t have time to earn your CPD points in dribs and drabs over the course of a year? This program is designed to give you the need-to-know updates for your practice and all of your CPD points, including the compulsory units, in one go. All at one place, all in one day. Attend the full program or just book the session you want. It’s as simple as that.

Back to Work Rights, Obligations and Liabilities Post Lockdown

Both employers and employees need to be aware of their rights, obligations and liabilities as the workforce returns to the office. Navigate through the employment law maze of employer’s liabilities post lockdown, scrutinise the difference between unfair dismissals and adverse action claims, and examine the criteria for redundancy selection. Explore the murky areas of discrimination and workplace rights and ensure that you have complete clarity for your clients.

In-House Counsel: Workplace Law Alert

Delve into the many new workplace laws, duties, and obligations that in-house need to be across, including how to navigate new whistleblower and industrial manslaughter laws. Delve into the latest issues impacting employees on visas. Gain strategies for managing ill and injured employees. Finally, explore the latest COVID-19 issues that in-house counsel are grappling with right now, such as problems with returning to work, flexible work arrangements, and the latest updates on JobKeeper and employee claims.

Workplace Law: Critical Case Update

Make it easy on yourself to stay up to date on the latest developments in workplace law with a curated list of key cases, in-depth analysis of the key outcomes in each, and a breakdown of the potential impacts, all the important cases, all the important takeaways, all in one hour.

Workplace Law: Employee Misconduct, Redundancies and Mental Health

Explore the most successful strategies for managing employee misconduct and criminal activity when advising your clients. Manage the legal implications of redundancies and stand downs. Gain the information and strategies you need to advise clients dealing with employees with mental health issues in the workplace.

Workplace Investigations: The Employer and Employee Perspectives Covered

Gain detailed, in-depth guides on how to handle internal workplace investigations or advise clients navigating those investigations. Examine the best ways to respond to regulators and how to achieve the best strategic outcome. Consider how to conduct internal investigations from both an employer and employee perspective. Work through case studies, examples and step by step guides to ensure that you get the workplace investigations process right from start to finish.

Workplace Law Symposium: The Crucial Issues of 2020

Employment lawyers and HR personnel are facing ever demanding challenges as the workplace landscape continuously shifts to counter balance the current climate. It is critical that you remain on top of these changes in the employment sphere. Gain essential knowledge from our panel of experts as they delve into the most topical workplace issues today, including the Fair Work Act 2009, insights on termination and unfair dismissal claims, underpayment and wage theft, contractual concerns, discrimination & more!

Employment Law Symposium

213N10: Hear directly from the Fair Work Commission. Gain essential knowledge of the most topical workplace issues today, including redundancies, termination disputes, unfair dismissals and restraints of trade. In the afternoon, explore the maze of worker’s compensation and employment law legislation, analyse freedom of speech in the workplace, & explore current conundrums being faced by many regarding pay and leave entitlements.

Health and Safety Law: Current Concerns

WEB213N36: Explore the hottest topics in the health and safety arena right now. Examine industrial manslaughter and the latest legislation and cases in the area. Explore the mix of workplace investigations and health and safety considerations. Dive into drug and alcohol use and testing in the workplace. Gain the knowledge necessary to deal with each of these critical issues so you can minimise risk for your organisation or clients.

Discrimination and Adverse Action Claims 2021

WEB213N48: Take a practical look at complaints of discrimination, harassment and other forms of adverse action, how to identify discrimination in the workplace, minimising the risks when a complaint has been made, and how to manage performance in a world of discrimination and adverse action claims plus more.

The Critical Employment Law Issues in 2021

213V09: Gain essential knowledge from our panel of experts starting with this comprehensive seminar as they delve into today’s most topical issues including exit strategies for employees, wage theft, restraints of trade and pay and leave entitlements. In the afternoon you will focus on sex discrimination, freedom of speech and the challenges faced when working from home.

Employment Law Forum: The Crucial Issues in 2021

213Q05: Respond by gaining insights from the President of the Industrial Relations Commission & specialist barristers & solicitors. Explore redundancies, workplace investigations, pay and leave entitlements and how to manage ill and injured employees, and much more. Keep yourself updated on the major workplace developments that you that you need to know right now.

Employment Law Alert: Roundtable Analysis

This Omnibus Bill may have been rejected, but the many issues, challenges & risks it attempted to address still pose a significant problem for those in the workplace. This panel of workplace law specialists will take you through the current status & recent decisions regarding wage theft, casualisation, IR reforms, modern awards and enterprise agreements. This session is designed to be interactive so be ready to examine and analyse what this will mean for your practice and your clients. WEB216N05

Schools, Industrial Relations Law and Unions

As a school leader it is essential that you have knowledge of conditions of employment, salary, and the rights and obligations of your staff. Understanding these issues allows you to ensure everyone knows what is expected of them and what can be asked or given. Gain a deeper understanding of industrial relations law relating to performance management as an industrial issue, adverse action, paid and unpaid leave and working with unions. WEB216N12

Workplace Law Conference 2021

Receive critical updates on all the urgent issues in employment law such as employee vs contractor distinctions, redundancies & terminations, casual employment reforms, general protections, & vaccinations. In the afternoon gain practical strategies on how to handle sexual harassment, performance management and misconduct in the workplace. A panel of 10 employment law experts will shed light on all the important issues that are currently impacting your clients and your business. WEB219N14

Sexual Harassment In the Workplace

With sexual harassment finally being recognised as a systemic workplace issue, this program is now a necessity for employment lawyers, in-house counsel & HR personnel. Master how to manage a workplace before, during and after a complaint is made. Understand how to conduct an investigation & the complexities around vicarious liability, compensation and criminal conduct. Gain in-depth guides to key changes in the law, the psychology of sexual harassment, & meeting health & safety requirements. WEB218N10

In-House 10 Point CPD Series: Critical Updates & Practical Guidance

Gain all the CPD, updates & strategies you need with a series of the most important topics all tailor made for in-house counsel. Make it easy for yourself & save by registering for the series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording. In-depth, 1-hour sessions explore the breadth of contracts, competition & consumer law, cyber crime, discrimination, mental health, workplace law, health & safety, reputation risk, privilege, ethics & more. WEB218N05

An Employer’s Ability to Issue Directions to Employees & the Risks of Getting it Wrong

Gain a thorough and nuanced understanding of an employer’s ability to issue directions to employees and the risks of getting it wrong – including disability discrimination, unfair dismissal and adverse action claims. Delve into a case study of workplace COVID-19 vaccination policies to analyse how in-house counsel & employers should deal with these significant employment law issues. Consider what a best practice COVID-19 vaccination policy might look like and how best to ensure compliance. WEB218N05A

Competition and Consumer Law Update: New Legislation & Significant New Cases

Stay up to date on the most important trends, developments and cases involving competition and consumer law. Explore the latest updates in significant new legislation. Analyse the critical takeaways from recent cases that may a have a major impact on your organisation. Prepare yourself to confidently, efficiently & effectively navigate any competition or consumer law risk that comes your organisation’s way. WEB219N05B

Cyber Crime & Executives: Lessons for In-House Counsel

Corporate executives are the prime target for cyber crime. As in-house counsel it’s critical that you understand these risks and precisely how to mitigate them. Delve into exactly how and why cyber crime poses such a significant risk to executives. Gain practical strategies to minimise vulnerabilities, change behaviour in your organisation in a meaningful & lasting way, minimise risk through insurance, and perfect your cyber security policies and training. WEB219N05C

Managing Risk: Insurance, Indemnities, Warranties, & Limitation of Liability

Gain the strategies you need to minimise risk in your contracts with this in-depth guide to some of the most vital tools you can use to mitigate risk for your organisation. Understand how insurance obligations impact contracts. Consider the role of indemnities in contracting and how to limit liability. Perfect your contract drafting strategies while minimising risk. WEB2110N05D

Innovative Contract Drafting Strategies: Designing vs Writing a Contract

Minimise your contract risks and avoid costly interpretation disputes by exploring innovative and practical drafting strategies. Learn when and how to implement unique contract drafting tools such as tables, timelines, flowcharts, diagrams, pictures, annotations and more. For each tool you will explore real world examples of how organisations are utilising them to make their contracts more clear and effective while minimsing risk and potential disputes. WEB2110N05E

Health & Safety Incidents: Minimising Risk Before & After Things go Wrong

Gain in-depth guides on how to avoid the risk of health and safety incidents and workplace accidents. Hear from a leading barrister and a renowned expert as they walk you through what you need to consider before an incident occurs, how to react to an incident, what to do when the Regulator shows up, and how to engage and work with experts. Examine steps you can take to minimise the risk of accidents and other health & safety incidents through maintenance, preparation & testing. WEB2111N05F

Key Trends and Developments in Employment Law

Stay on top of the most critical new legislation, cases, trends and developments impacting the workplace. Walk away with the key principles, strategies and policies your organisation needs to react to the latest workplace developments so that you and your organisation stay out of trouble and a step ahead of the many employment law risks facing companies today. WEB2111N05G

10th Annual 10 CPD Points in Cairns 2021

This must attend annual event is back for its 10th consecutive year. Featuring 11 timely topics hand-picked to cover some of the most crucial areas of law, you’ll gain all the CPD you need and bolster your practice in one efficient, information-packed day. Attend the full day or just the sessions relevant to you and complete your CPD with a line-up of excellent speakers covering the most important topics you need to know. WEB218NQ01

Workplace and Health & Safety Alert: Answers to Your Urgent Questions

With so many emerging workplace and health & safety risks from COVID-19, don’t miss this chance to hear from workplace law specialists who will guide you through the latest developments. Examine vaccinations and return to the workplace, health and safety risks & guidelines when working from home, and the risks from mental health issues in the hybrid workplace. This session is designed to be interactive, so bring your questions and receive the answers your organisation or your clients need. WEB218N15

How to get the Most out of the NSW COVID-19 Business Support Package

How will the latest business support packages work? Who’s eligible? When might a business be able to benefit from the support despite not immediately appearing eligible? What are the relevant timelines? How can a business get the most out of the new opportunities? Gain timely answers to each of these urgent and critical questions so that your organisation or clients don’t miss out on maximising the benefits from the latest support packages. WEB218N16

Workplace Law Symposium

Keep up to date on the latest legal developments in employment law. Hear from the former Deputy President of the Fair Work Commission. Gain essential knowledge of the most topical workplace issues today, including casualisation, engaging the new hybrid work model, employees vs contractors, and regulation and compliance regarding wage underpayments. In the afternoon, explore vicarious trauma, mental health challenges and drug and alcohol issues. WEB2111N40

OHS Legislation Alert: The New Labour Hire Reforms

Significant new occupational health and safety reforms have upended workplace safety rights and protections in Victoria. Examine in detail the new employer OHS obligations, the new prohibition on insurance for penalties, the variation to service of notices and the new powers of HSR representatives. Explore the new reforms relating to labour hire and scrutinise what they mean for your organisation or your clients. WEB2111V09

Employment Law Workshop: The Basics for All Lawyers

What happens when a client asks you an employment law question and it’s not your area of specialty? This all new program will be your key to all those employment law issues that pop up and add to your workload. Exclusively designed for lawyers not specialising in the workplace space, take the time to attend this important webinar that addresses key employment law issues such as post-employment restraints, redundancies, disciplinary matters, conducting effective investigations, & discrimination. WEB222N05

Workplace Law Symposium

The last year as been tumultuous in employment law. The workspace is changing and the scene is set for greater regulation and disputation. Gain essential knowledge of the most topical workplace issues today: contractor vs employee status, underpayments, and restraints of trade. Explore the future of the vaccination debate, the problem of sexual harassment and misconduct, & analyse workplace bullying using current case studies and examples. 223N08

Workplace Discrimination and Adverse Action Claims

Discrimination and adverse action claims are on the rise. Take a practical look at effectively implementing discrimination prevention measures. Analyse disability discrimination. Take a deep dive into the most recent cases & the lessons learnt. Navigate the adverse action field by unpacking all the recent decisions impacting the landscape right now, including hot topics such as reverse onus of proof, the nature of a person’s ‘complaint in relation to their employment’ & general protection claims. WEB223N56

Work, Health & Safety: The Urgent Issues to Address

Workplace health and safety is the lynchpin of the re-opening of the economy and an area growing concern. Explore the hottest topics in the WHS arena right now including current risks, responsibilities and liabilities inside & outside the workplace and how to manage them. Identify psychosocial health hazards in the workplace that are taking foothold and gain the knowledge necessary to deal with prosecutions and compensation concerns so you can minimise risk for your organisation or clients. WEB223N24

10 Points in a Day

It’s been a busy year so we’ve included 11 timely topics in a range of areas of law for our 15th Annual 10 Points in One Day program in Brisbane. Come and see why this unique program is always highly anticipated. Attend the full day and complete your CPD for the year in one go or just register for the sessions that interest you. Attend in person, online or watch the on-demand recording at your convenience & claim all your points. 223Q04

10 Points in a Day – Your Last Chance

Make the most of your last chance to earn CPD this year by hearing from an expert panel who will give you all the information and skills necessary to grow your knowledge and practice. Featuring 10 timely topics hand-picked to cover some of the most crucial areas in law in 2022, you’ll gain all the CPD you need and bolster your practice in one efficient, information-packed day. WEB223Q18

10 Points in One Day Your Last Chance!

Optimise your last chance to earn CPD this year by hearing from 16 experts who will unpack 10 sessions of critical information and skills that will catapult your knowledge and elevate your practice to new levels. Featuring timely topics hand-picked to cover some of the most crucial areas for all lawyers, you’ll gain all the CPD you need and bolster your practice in one efficient, information-packed day. 223V25

Saturday 10 Points in One Day

Featuring pre-eminent and leading silks, barristers and solicitors, gain insights and practical guidance you can utilise in your everyday practice while gaining all of your CPD points without missing a day in court or the office. Attend the full day or just the sessions relevant to your practice. WEB223V20

Workplace Law Summit: The Key Issues

The headlines in the employment law space in the last 12 months have placed employment lawyers, in-house counsel and HR professionals on the edge. Respond by gaining insights from an expert legal panel. Explore the hot topics including the conundrum between contractor and employee, wage theft, and a practical guide to adverse action. Focus also on the key areas impacting the workplace including mandatory vaccinations, sexual harassment and the new legal challenges of the hybrid workplace. 223Q06

Employment Law Conference

Keep up to date on the latest legal developments in employment law. Gain essential insights from our panel of specialist barristers & solicitors. Explore redundancies, workplace investigations, underpayments, casual employment and the conundrum regarding contractors vs employees. In the afternoon explore sexual harassment and associated claims and risks plus modern slavery and mandatory vaccinations. Keep yourself updated on the major workplace developments that you need to know right now. 223V10

Discrimination Law Review in Victoria

With the Victorian Government s proposing changes to the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, take a deep dive into discrimination reforms and law with this timely program. Examine the general principles of discrimination law, the new reforms affecting anti-hate legislation, and analyse the impact on the LGBTIQA+ community. These legislative reforms will impact your organisation, your company, your practice and your clients so be prepared and armed with the knowledge necessary to make the right decisions. WEB223V28

Employment Law Intensive

Look no further than this forum to catch up on all the latest in the employment law space. There have been some profound shifts in the landscape and we dive into them all including the latest legislation and changes in industrial manslaughter, the relevant COVID-19 issues impacting the workplace for the foreseeable future, the hybrid working environment, sexual harassment, and the contractor vs employee conundrum. Ensure you have the most successful outcomes for your clients. 223W19

Employment Law Disruptors & Developments

Join us during your lunchtime as we focus on the hottest employment issues happening right now. This series will guide you through the various areas impacting the workplace while equipping you with the necessary knowledge to aid your organisation or your clients. Take a deep dive into mandatory vaccinations, examine psychosocial risks in the workplace, analyse the hybrid working environment and finally investigate the reimagined working model. Attend individual sessions or all four. WEB226N28

Employment Law Disruptors & Developments: Navigating Around Mandatory Vaccinations

This practical session will give you all the necessary and up to date information on mandatory vaccinations. You will leave equipped with the knowledge to guide your employees and clients so that you know what to anticipate in the coming months. WEB226N28A

Employment Law Disruptors & Developments: Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace and the Evolving Legal Framework

Psychosocial risks in the workplace are becoming more and more prevalent and this session will help you understand the lingering challenges brought about by the pandemic. You will also examine the reviews and recommendations coming out of this space which will help inform the future for your organisation or your clients. WEB226N28B

Employment Law Disruptors & Developments: New Hybrid Working Environment

The new hybrid working environment is here to stay and you will need to have your finger on the pulse when it comes to the practical implications and challenges posed by the new status quo. Analyse remote performance management and general protection claims to discover solutions to the many new risks and issues that will arise. WEB226N28C

Employment Law Disruptors & Developments: The Top Five Disruptors Moving Forward in the Workplace

Scrutinise the workplace model that continues to undergo vast changes since the pandemic. Analyse digitilisation disruption, logistic and supply chain issues, consider the deindustrialization of the workforce and look at the growth of the gig economy and its impact on the workplace. WEB226N28D

Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace

Whether you manage a team as an employer or as in-house counsel, advise employers, or are a lawyer working in team environment yourself, this program provides all the practical and legal mental health & wellbeing guidance you need. The morning breaks down strategies to manage mental health in the profession for yourself or for your team. The afternoon offers critical legal & risk management advice for employers, in-house counsel & legal advisers. WEB226V01

LEGAL ALERT! Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace: Recent Developments

Join leading expert Adrian Barwick as he examines the recent High Court decision in Kozorov v State of Victoria. WEB227N01

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Intensive

In this in-depth programme you will address how to develop and implement legally compliant and effective employee policies and procedures to prevent and respond to workplace sexual harassment. It is vital that legal counsel, legal advisors and employers manage and understand these issues to avoid liability. You will walk through recent cases, liabilities and responsibilities, disciplinary actions, and the interaction between workers’ compensation and sexual harassment compensation and damages. WEB228N54

Public Sector Workplace Skills and Management Strategies

Tailored for Public Sector legal counsel, divisional heads, operation managers, supervisors & HR personnel, you’ll gain skills and strategies to deal with current issues & workplace complaints in the Public Sector, such as unsatisfactory performance & misconduct. Learn how to deal with sexual harassment, discrimination & bullying claims. Gain practical strategies & a key understanding into workplace conflict and psychological claims. A relevant and important seminar into the public sector workforce. 228N02

Employment Law Conference 2022

Workplace law reform is always a hot topic in a Federal Election year which is why it is it so important to reflect on the post-election impact. Examine the current and future political landscape and what it means for employment law. Analyse return to the office, the gig economy, set off clauses and claims, and general protections. Additionally, focus on discrimination, workplace investigations and employment law in corporate restructures. This is a program not-to-be-missed. 229N05

Workplace Law New Developments Roundup

With the introduction of the new Work Health and Safety Act in 2020 and accompanying regulations in March 2021, take this opportunity to gain a timely update on its operation within the last 6 months. Hear from a panel of industry experts speak on an evolving post COVID and hybrid workforce. Plus, learn what steps are currently being considered to regulate an ever-increasing Gig Economy. Attend this all-important roundup on Workplace Law in WA and take your practice to the next level. 229W02

Modern Slavery: Do Australian Modern Slavery Laws have any Effect on your Practice?

Modern Slavery is an issue for business and government. It is essential that you understand the practical implications of the modern slavery laws and the impact for your clients. The appointment of the first NSW Anti-Slavery Commissioner marks an important milestone in responding to modern slavery in your supply chain. Ensure that you are compliant by attending this webinar which will scrutinise the legislation and assist you to minimise risk. WEB2210N75Z

Navigating NZ Employment Law from Australia

This practical program for Australia-based in-house lawyers, employment lawyers and HR practitioners who manage or advise on NZ-based employees, will take a deep dive into the key differences in employment law that you encounter when managing employees in NZ. Walk away with a toolkit full of tips that will enable you to successfully grapple with Trans-Tasman employment issues as and when they arise. WEB2211N07Z

Workers Compensation Intensive

Examine key cases and scrutinise Workers Comp claims from both sides. Attend and gain not only an update on recent important workers compensation cases and an in-depth analysis of the treatment of psychological injuries but also the duty of care arising from the decision of Kozaro. Upskill with the inclusion of presentations that provide guidance on developing a strategy at the commencement of a workers compensation claim and an examination of defences such as serious and wilful misconduct. 2211W03

Employment Law Workshop: The Basics for All Lawyers

Enhance your knowledge and skills in employment law and be certain the information that you are giving your client is correct and current. Bring yourself up to speed on the latest developments and best practice for workplace policies and procedures, the modern award system, general protections, work health and safety and unfair dismissals. Join us and receive practical guidance from an experienced speaking panel of employment law experts and accredited specialist working at the coalface. WEB232N07Z

Health and Safety in Schools: The Key Legal Issues

Explore the many workplace health and safety risks, rights and obligations that all schools need to know in this comprehensive examination of health and safety laws. Stay on top of the increased requirements that employers and “officers” must implement to ensure the health and safety of people in their care. You will also understand the various legal aspects and rulings around mental health, contractors, sexual harassment, psychosocial hazards and health hazards that can be found in schools. WEB233N35Z

Adverse Action Claims and Workplace Discrimination

The workplace is under heavy scrutiny now more than ever. Be informed on recent case law and legislative reform on both adverse action and workplace discrimination. You will cover the core elements in practical sessions dedicated to managing an adverse action claim and case law. Gain updates in the all important workplace concerns of sexual harassment unconscious bias and managing ill and injured workers. Be able to advise your clients quickly and with confidence. WEB233N67Z

Employment Law Symposium

Explore the most significant issues, reforms and legislative developments in employment law. Hear from the Deputy President of the Fair Work Commission. Scrutinise the key outcomes from the jobs and skills summit, legal risks in workplace change, and gain clarity around the reforms associated with sexual harassment. Refresh your knowledge of contractor vs employee, underpayments, whistleblowing and restraints of trade. The practical implications are laid out for you in these key areas. 233N21

Waste Management: The Legal Landscape in WA

Do you need to learn more about construction and demolition waste in WA? Are you concerned about PFAS and contaminated sites? Attend this seminar to learn how the law in the waste industry is evolving. Examine waste minimization regulations, look into the Eclipse Resources case and see how this impacts landfill levies under the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act. Dissect the ways to manage contaminated sites, to ensure you don’t become liable for waste you did not create. 233W16

Workplace Law Conference

The year has seen significant changes and reforms impacting the workplace. Gain practical insights into implied terms in employment contracts and managing employee performance. Focus on the burgeoning concerns of sexual harassment and psychological health risks in the workplace. Build your toolkit as you acquire skills and knowledge on workplace investigations and disciplinary processes. Unpack practical assistance in workplace mediations. A unique blend of practical insights and legal knowledge. 233Q11

Workplace Law Summit

Don’t miss this comprehensive program. Be guided through current & emerging issues in this period of change & legislative reform in workplace law. Understand the legal implications of the new government on the employment landscape, examine protected industrial action reform, take a practical look at Applications and Submissions in the Fair Work Commission. Focus on the risks, duties & liabilities in categorising the employment contract, restraint of trade, sexual harassment & the hybrid workplace. 233V12

Employment Law Intensive

Employment law changes range from major reforms through to smaller yet vital concerns that happen every year. This seminar encapsulates the significant issues that will impact the landscape and will ensure that you are on top of the key challenges and risks. Take a comprehensive overview of the post Covid legal landscape, analyse the psychosocial risks in the workplace, enterprise bargaining intricacies and the major impact of underpayments and payroll compliance. 233W14

Workplace Law Reforms

Walk away with the practical implications of new laws, key developments and damages trends in workplace law. Unpack the latest and most significant challenges around collective bargaining, contract drafting, performance matters and unfair dismissal issues in the Fair Work Commission. Enhance your best practices understanding of new bullying and harassment legislation, examine mitigation options of recent trends in damages claims and psychosocial risks in the workplace. 236N16

2022/2023 Workplace Law Changes: Get up to Speed

So many significant changes have been made to employment laws since the end of 2022. It can all get somewhat overwhelming as you cross reference legislative amendments against legislation and then think through the implications. Ensure that you are completely up to speed. This masterclass will focus on the practical implications of the new laws plus employer obligations and will cover all the key regulatory changes and the impact for your clients. WEB236Q06Z

Employment Law Reforms Unpacked

There have been significant changes to industrial relations in Australia arguably the most significant reforms to the Fair Work Act since its introduction some 13 years ago. These changes include job security, gender equality and the prevention of discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace. These changes have significant consequences for employers and employees. It’s imperative you attend this session. WEB236V01AZ

Winning at ADR and Final Hearings: Employment Law Proceedings

Unlock the secrets to success in employment law proceedings with expert guidance. Cover everything from unfair dismissal hearings and conciliation procedures to mediation and negotiation skills, plus settling employment claims. Packed with practical advice and insider tips, gain tools to use daily. Whether you're a seasoned legal professional or just starting out, don't miss out on this essential half-day resource. WEB236V01BZ

Workplace Law - Drafting and Understanding the Implied Terms in Employment Contracts

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Workplace Law - Understanding and Preparing for Major Changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) in Relation to Job Security, Sexual Harassment and Gender Equity

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Workplace Law - Sexual Harassment from a Safety Perspective

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Workplace Law - Understanding Workplace Risks to Psychological Health

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Workplace Law - Managing Employee Performance: Trials and Tribulations!

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Workplace Law - The Practical Aspects of Conducting Interviews in Workplace Investigations

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Workplace Law - Workplace Mediations

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Contemporary Challenges

The New Regime requires proactive measures to combat sex discrimination & harassment in the workplace. It’s time to ensure everything’s in order. It’s imperative to ensure compliance & establish effective employee behaviour policies. Understand the implications of the regime & the approach towards the positive duties. Equip yourself with practical tips on handling vicarious liability, resolving disputes & managing the legal ramifications. Gain expert advice on the latest in assessing damages. WEB238N04Z

Demystifying New Statutory Duties Around Workforce Psychological Health and Safety

New WHS laws have elevated psychological health & safety to the same level as physical health and safety. Psychological injury claims are exponentially increasing and are a real threat. Brace yourself for the alarming surge and gain a toolkit to comply with mandatory interventions and a plan to avoid the risks to your organisation. WEB2310N29EZ

Employment Law Symposium - The Key Outcomes from the Jobs and Skills Summit & Managing Workplace Change: Legal Risk and Best Practice for Employers

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Employment Law Symposium - Effecting Change to Respond to Respect@Work and Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace & Sexual Harassment from a Safety Perspective

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Employment Law Symposium - Employee Underpayments: Wage Theft or Payroll Mistake? & Contractor vs Employee

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Employment Law Symposium - Restraints of Trade & Whistleblowing Law: An Employment Law Perspective 3-year Update

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Adverse Action Claims and Workplace Discrimination - A Practical Guide to Adverse Action Matters in the FCFCA & Adverse Action and General Protections Claims: Review and Update of Recent Case Authorities

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Adverse Action Claims and Workplace Discrimination - Prevention of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace & Managing Unconscious Bias at Work

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Employment Law Workshop: The Basics for All Lawyers - Post-Employment Restraints

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Employment Law Workshop: The Basics for All Lawyers - The Meaning of Redundancy and How to Make A Role Redundant

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Employment Law Workshop: The Basics for All Lawyers - Managing Grievances and Conducting Effective Investigations

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Employment Law Workshop: The Basics for All Lawyers - Performance Matters & Disciplinary Actions

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Employment Law Workshop: The Basics for All Lawyers - Bullying, Discrimination and Harrassment

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Employment Law Intensive - Industrial Manslaughter: The New Reforms

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Employment Law Intensive - COVID-19 Employment Law Issues

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Employment Law Intensive - Managing Employees & Productivity in the New Hybrid Working

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Employment Law Intensive - Contractors vs Employee

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Employment Law Intensive - Sexual Hassment, Bullying and Discrimination in the Workplace Claims

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Navigating NZ Employment Law from Australia

In this practical session for Australia-based professionals who manage or advise on NZ-based employees, you will take a deep dive into the key differences in employment law that you encounter when managing employees in NZ. Walk away with a toolkit full of tips that will enable you to successfully grapple with Trans-Tasman employment issues as and when they arise. WEB2311N11Z

Handling Workplace General Protections and Harassment and Discrimination Claims

Discover the workplace's sweeping changes, where employers are now legally obligated to eradicate sex discrimination and sexual harassment. Stay well-informed about workplace rights, complaints and bringing and defending claims for breach of the Fair Work Act's general workplace protections. Keep updated on workplace sexual harassment and discrimination issues to provide your clients with swift and confident advice. Be able to advise your clients quickly and with confidence. WEB2311N22Z

10 Points in One Day Conference from the Gold Coast

Here it is! Welcome back! By popular demand, we have top-notch experts ready to share the latest updates right here on the stunning Gold Coast. Our program is designed to keep you up-to-date in essential practice areas, ensuring you meet all your CPD requirements, including the mandatory units, in a single day. Join us for a day of convenience and 12 knowledge-packed sessions – it's going to be an outstanding day! 243Q10

10 Points in One Day Your Last Chance

Maximise your final opportunity to accumulate CPD points for the year by attending a session led by a panel of experts. They will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills required to enhance your professional expertise. This program includes 11 carefully selected topics that address key aspects of the legal landscape in 2024. In just one information-packed day, you can gain all the CPD points you need and reinforce your practice. 243Q28

Saturday 10 Points in One Day from Melbourne

This is your opportunity to gain all your CPD points all in one Saturday so you don’t miss a day out of your busy week. Featuring pre-eminent and leading silks, barristers and solicitors, you will hear the key updates across the main practice areas and all your CPD points, including ethics, professional skills & practice management for all Lawyers. WEB243V15Z