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In the absence of settled case law governing the ownership of social media connections, employers should take certain steps to minimise the risks of damage and loss to their business, an employment lawyer explains in this webcast.

Without procedural fairness, even the most seemingly justified disciplinary decisions can be challenged and overturned. Don't risk this happening after your next workplace investigation.



This webcast covers:

• The three principles of procedural fairness;
• The "evidence rule";
• Practical case law lessons from past investigations; and more.

Can you confidently tackle mental illness challenges in the workplace? Watch this webcast to understand the legislative framework, and how to manage psych claims, provide appropriate support and reduce stigma.

Casuals, contractors, labour hire and fixed-term employees can be a valuable asset to an organisation - or its biggest risk. Watch this webcast to understand which factors to consider when deciding to engage the various types of contingent workers; and more.

The Fair Work Commission has issued its first substantive orders under the new anti-bullying regime, limiting contact between two workers except in emergency circumstances.

Do you know how to respond when unions seek entry to your workplace? Watch this webcast to ensure you understand the obligations of all parties.

Mandatory drug and alcohol testing in construction and other dangerous industries is a "common sense" move that would make it easier for employers to meet their safety obligations, according to employment lawyer Tony Wood.

When can employers reject an application for voluntary redundancy? Can employers include 'organisational fit' in their redundancy selection criteria? And how can employers prove workplace conflict issues didn't influence their redundancy decisions?

Whether making one role redundant or hundreds, HR professionals have a crucial part to play in ensuring organisations meet their extensive legal obligations and avoid claims from current and ex-employees.



Watch this webcast to:

• ensure redundancies are 'genuine' under the Fair Work Act;
• understand employees' entitlements if positions are made redundant;
• develop sound redundancy criteria that minimise legal risks;
• fulfil consultation and redeployment obligations;
• manage a safe internal 'paper trail' about decision-making;
• handle interactions with unions; and
• add real value to the C-suite by informing decision-makers about their obligations.

An employer was right to sack a worker for making racist comments on a public two-way radio, despite the fact he had worked at the company for more than three decades and was under personal duress at the time, the Fair Work Commission has found.