Wendy is a Partner in Herbert Smith Freehills’ Brisbane office. Wendy has a broad East Coast practice and assists clients in various industries in Queensland, NSW and Victoria. Wendy is advising clients extensively in relation to the many changes to the Fair Work Act in the Secure Jobs Better Pay legislation, and other legislation that has passed parliament, is before parliament, or is planned for 2023 and beyond.
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Recorded Webinars
Recorded Webinar: Sexual Harassment and the Workplace: Avoiding the Blame Game
The shift in attitude and responses to claims of sexual harassment has been meteoric in recent times, with employers sometimes at risk of taking action without proper consideration or investigation. This session provides HR practitioners with practical and sound advice for fair h
PRESENTED BY
Wendy Fauvel
Partner -
Herbert Smith Freehills
, Brisbane
Date/Time
About the Webinar
The shift in attitude and responses to claims of sexual harassment has been meteoric in recent times, with employers sometimes at risk of taking action without proper consideration or investigation. This session provides HR practitioners with practical and sound advice for fair handling of complaints of sexual harassment from the outset and achieving the best available outcomes for the organisation, including:
- Defining and identifying sexual harassment
- What obligations do employers have to prevent and deal with sexual harassment?
- What are the first steps on receiving a complaint of sexual harassment?
- Should employers act on office gossip or third-party information in the absence of a complaint from an alleged victim?
- Avoiding knee-jerk reactions
- Key investigation steps and according fairness
- Managing the relevant parties during investigation
- Does the strategy change if the alleged harasser is a senior executive?
- Implementing crisis and communication strategies to minimise reputational damage
- Whose decision? Outcomes and fall-out
- Recent cases and their lessons for the future
Presented By
Wendy Fauvel
Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills 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 – Please note that TEN is unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA. TEN is an accredited provider.
Enquiries/Assistance
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