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Recorded Webinar: Reducing the Risks in Redundancy and Restructuring
Current economic circumstances have resulted in organisations looking critically at their workforce and having to make hard decisions. A constant dilemma is avoiding claims and challenges that a redundancy is an unfair dismissal in disguise or otherwise fails to meet the criteria
PRESENTED BY
Jamie Wells
Partner -
King Wood & Mallesons
, Brisbane
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About the Webinar
Current economic circumstances have resulted in organisations looking critically at their workforce and having to make hard decisions. A constant dilemma is avoiding claims and challenges that a redundancy is an unfair dismissal in disguise or otherwise fails to meet the criteria. This session takes a detailed view of the redundancy law and process and provides guidance to HR practitioners on how to successfully move through the process, including:
- What are the legal risks in going down the redundancy path?
- What to look for in the award or agreement
- What is a “genuine redundancy”?
- Is an employer required to restructure business to preserve jobs?
- When is redeployment reasonable?
- What are the consultation obligations?
- Strategies for communication with stakeholders during redundancy and restructuring processes
- Lessons from recent cases
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 – 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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