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Wednesday, 28 November 2012 2:30pm

Can employers face legal risks for not implementing a workplace drug-testing regime? How should managers deal with workers who refuse to be tested? Is consistency required when dealing with positive drug-test results?

Mills Oakley employment lawyers Luke Connolly and Allison Grant answer these questions and more - read or listen to their answers here.

Friday, 23 November 2012 3:22pm

Do you know which steps to take to protect your organisation's interests after an executive separation?

In this presentation, Harmers COO Emma Pritchard explains:

• Risks employers face when dismissing senior employees;
• What to review in contracts before a separation of employment;
• Features of effective restraint clauses, and how to enforce them;
• Gardening leave - when and how it can operate;
• Deeds of release - important features to protect the employer; and
• Lessons learned from executive terminations case law.

Thursday, 22 November 2012 7:12am

What is a normal period of notice payable when a senior executive's employment is terminated? Should contracts contain tiered restraints? How hard is it to renegotiate a clause in an executive contract once they have signed it?

In her presentation earlier this month, Emma Pritchard of Harmers Workplace Lawyers provided listeners with information and guidance on how to best manage executive terminations.

Friday, 16 November 2012 3:33pm

Cisco is overhauling its approach to recruiting and developing managers, to ensure they can meet the challenges of engaging increasingly remote teams, says its senior director of HR, Jennifer Dudeck.

Wednesday, 14 November 2012 5:50pm

Failing to properly manage alcohol risks at end-of-year functions exposes employers to four key areas of legal risk. Here, employment lawyer Luke Connolly outlines the steps to take before your event.

Tuesday, 13 November 2012 5:01pm

Every HR and safety practitioner will potentially have to address drug and alcohol issues at work. Attend our next webinar to ensure your understanding of this legal landscape.

Monday, 12 November 2012 7:14am

Can not inviting someone to Friday drinks amount to bullying? What should HR do about informal, seemingly insignificant harassment complaints? How do you deal with behaviour that was once welcome, and is now unwelcome?

Ashurst lawyer Taboka Finn answered these questions and more in our recent webinar - we have transcribed a selection for you here.

Thursday, 08 November 2012 7:09am

Employers can potentially unlock huge productivity gains by driving performance through their reward strategies, says remuneration expert Ben Morris. Listen to him explain what the world's most admired companies do in this space.

Tuesday, 30 October 2012 3:30pm

Are your policies and practices covering workplace bullying and harassment clear, comprehensive, and easy to follow? Are they capable of protecting your organisation from these risks?

This webinar, presented by Ashurst lawyer Taboka Finn, explains:

• How bullying and harassment definitions are evolving;
• The potential impact of proposed laws in this area;
• Ways to handle online, social media and out-of-hours behaviour;
• OHS issues that HR professionals must be mindful of;
• Considerations for your anti-bullying and harassment policies; and
• Lessons from recent case law.

Monday, 22 October 2012 7:12am

When looking for employees to develop into leaders, HR practitioners should look for the people around whom everyone thrives, says the Asia Pacific president of a global travel company.