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Recorded Webinar: The Trouble with Adverse Action Claims
It could cynically be said that adverse action claims have been a great opportunity for difficult employees to hit back at their employer in the face of being disciplined or managed. However, employers need to take such claims very seriously as the potential costs of such claims
PRESENTED BY
Jamie Wells
Partner -
King Wood & Mallesons
, Brisbane
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About the Webinar
It could cynically be said that adverse action claims have been a great opportunity for difficult employees to hit back at their employer in the face of being disciplined or managed. However, employers need to take such claims very seriously as the potential costs of such claims can be significant. This session will examine how to respond to an adverse action claim and what direction the courts are heading in deciding these claims, including:
- What is adverse action and why is it unlawful? Legislation, cases and examples
- Who can make an adverse action claim? Categories of claimant and time limits
- General protections and workplace rights in the context of adverse action claims – what needs to be proved? PIA Mortgage Services Pty Ltd v King [2020] FCAFC 15
- Responding to and defending an adverse action claim – a guide for employers
- Potential outcomes of a claim and impact on an employer
- Individual and corporate liability for adverse action
- Recent cases, including Roohizadegan v TechnologyOne Limited (No 2) [2020] FCA 1407 and Cummins South Pacific Pty Ltd v Keenan [2020] FCAFC 204
Presented By
Jamie Wells
Partner, King Wood & Mallesons Brisbane, QldWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for HR professionals and lawyers practising in employment law – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge
CPD Information
Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.
WA lawyers – From 1/4/2021, due to changes to your CPD requirements we are unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA.
Enquiries/Assistance
If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]