Implementing a policy to regulate employees' social media behaviour puts employers in a "much better place" to prevent some of the damage that can occur, says employment lawyer Fay Calderone.
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
The discrimination landscape is constantly evolving, posing new challenges for HR professionals. Watch this webcast to learn how to guard against modern risks and meet your obligations.
As employers increase their reliance on foreign workers to fill local skills shortages, understanding the 457-visa scheme is becoming a top HR priority. Watch this webinar to ensure that compliance errors don't jeopardise your organisation's ability to take advantage of this valuable resource.
This presentation, by immigration law expert Katie Malyon, outlines:
The criteria for eligibility as a 457-visa sponsor;
The interface between employment and immigration laws;
How to comply with DIAC's requirements around remuneration, record-keeping, notification and more;
Special considerations when dismissing 457-visa holders;
How to transition 457-visa holders to permanent residency; and
Case studies of employers caught out in non-compliance.
In this presentation Mills Oakley Lawyers senior associate, Erin Rice, outlines four recent cases on restraint of trade, and their implications for drafting enforceable restraints.
Since the introduction of the Fair Work Act, adverse action claims have become "the thorn in every employer's side", say Kemp Strang employment lawyers Lisa Berton and Nick Noonan.
Watch their presentation to learn:
What adverse action is, and when it is prohibited;
Who can bring adverse action claims, and the process involved;
The types of scenarios and actions that increase employers' risk of claims;
Individual liability risks for HR professionals;
How to establish the strongest defence when facing a claim;
When and how should you use common law contracts? What issues can arise when negotiating contracts with employees? This presentation answers these questions and more.
Kemp Strang partner Stephen Godding and lawyer Ben Urry provide a practical guide to understanding:
the interaction between contracts, the NES and Modern Awards;
when and how to use common law employment contracts;
flexibility options to vary the application of Modern Awards;
issues for employers in negotiating employment contracts with employees;
case law decisions concerning common law contracts; and
The laws around engaging casual and contract workers have changed drastically this year. Understand how this affects your organisation by attending this HR Daily webinar.
It's always important to review and update employment contracts, but this is especially so following the raft of legislative changes over the past year. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to learn key areas to look out for.