Employment law conference 2010

Tuesday 17 August 2010, 9:00am–5:00pm
Law Society House, 179 Ann Street
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Conference Full Day DVD (Resource code: 100817CD)
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Morning Session DVD (Resource code: 100817AD)
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Afternoon Session DVD (Resource code: 100817BD)
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Overview

Professional Skills 6 CPD points

Offered as a full day or two separately bookable sessions, this conference is a must for all practitioners working in employment law or workplace relations. The conference specifically highlights the application of the Fair Work Act and how it will affect clients.

Course code: 100817

Morning seminar – 3 CPD points

9:00am–12:30pm
Topics:
  • modern and efficient workplace relations system: risk management in relation to employment contracts, equal employment opportunities, discrimination, bullying and harassment, unfair dismissal, redundancies and dispute resolution processes
  • Fair Work Act 2009 one year on – National Employment Standards (NES)
  • Fair Work Act 2009 one year on – enterprise bargaining
  • Fair Work Act 2009 one year on – unfair dismissal

Afternoon seminar – 3 CPD points

1:20pm–5:00pm
Topics:
  • adverse action claims under the Fair Work Act 2009 – what constitutes adverse action with focus on workplace rights, relevant cases and risk management.
  • workers compensation – an overview of the workers compensation laws and their application together with recent changes.
  • everyday employment related issues and remedies – presented in a panel session format the focus will be on most common employment related issues and remedies available. Some of the issues include unlawful termination, harassment and bullying.
  • the significance of implied terms in employment contracts – the scope and application of implied terms in employment contracts with cases as examples

Featured Speakers

  • Rachel Drew
    Partner, Macrossans Lawyers
  • Andrew Knott
    Partner, Macrossans Lawyers
  • John Lunny
    Director, Workplace Resolve Pty Ltd and Accredited Specialist – Workplace Relations
  • David Miller
    National Manager - Workplace Legal Services, The Australian Industry Group
  • Cecily Tucker
    Legal Practitioner Director, Ai Group Legal Pty Ltd
  • Belinda Weir
    Partner - Employment and Workplace Relations, ClarkeKann Lawyers