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Recorded Webinar: Guilty until proven Innocent? Avoiding the Knee Jerk Reaction in Employment Investigations

It is unfortunate that in recent times allegations can be enough to impose a guilty finding on the alleged perpetrator, and the complainant is perceived as truthful and wronged. In the context of an employment complaint, employers need to take a step away from this mob mentality a
PRESENTED BY Mark Howard Partner - HWL Ebsworth , Melbourne

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About the Webinar

It is unfortunate that in recent times allegations can be enough to impose a guilty finding on the alleged perpetrator, and the complainant is perceived as truthful and wronged. In the context of an employment complaint, employers need to take a step away from this mob mentality and ensure their investigations and actions accord with the law and good governance. This session will provide a tool kit for best practice handling of allegations in the workplace, including:

  • Receiving a complaint and taking deep breaths
  • Why knee-jerk reactions can lead to disaster - the perils of premature dismissal or sanctions
  • Step by step guide to complaint management and investigation processes
  • Treatment of the parties and avoiding claims of victimisation and pre-judgement
  • Management of communications with parties, other employees and stakeholders
  • The rules of procedural fairness and confidentiality
  • Outcome, recommendations and dealing with any fallout when allegations are proven or not
  • Policy checklist and review
  • Cases and examples

Presented By

Mark Howard
Partner, HWL Ebsworth Melbourne, Vic

Mark Howard is the National Practice Group Leader in our Workplace Relations and Safety Group.

Mark has more than 25 years experience in industrial relations and employment law. He specialises in providing advice to large corporate clients and statutory authorities and has a range and depth of experience across a broad range of industries, including government, building and construction, retail, manufacturing, financial services, insurance, technology and energy and resources.

Mark’s practice focuses on enterprise bargaining and workplace agreements, dispute resolution, business restructures, board and executive solutions and compliance and risk management. He also has experience in designing and delivering training programs for use by employers and regularly presents at seminars and conferences.

Who 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.

While TEN takes all reasonable care to include accurate and up-to-date information regarding CPD category classifications and compliance obligations, information regarding CPD point allocation are provided as a guide only. Allocation of CPD points is subject to the CPD requirements of your jurisdiction, personal circumstances and professional requirements. You are solely responsible for determining whether a particular product is appropriate for your CPD requirements.

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]

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