Summary dismissals are often disputed, and have serious consequences for employers when they're found to be unfair.
Learn how to avoid common pitfalls when managing and acting on serious misconduct matters by watching this upcoming webcast, where Henry William Lawyers partner Renee Kasbarian will discuss:
- circumstances that can justify summary dismissal;
- non-negotiables for procedural fairness;
- disciplinary action alternatives;
- common misconceptions and mistakes; and
- key takeaways from recent case law.
Watching this webcast will count as one CPD hour.
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About the presenter
Renee Kasbarian is a commercial employment and work health and safety lawyer who advises clients on a range of general employment, industrial relations and WHS matters.
Renee supports the HR functions of the business when assisting clients and adopts a commercial approach to achieve viable and positive outcomes. She works with clients throughout the employment lifecycle, as well as collaborating on proactive employment and WHS projects. Key matters Renee has recently worked on include: advising and assisting with investigating employee confidential information breaches and serious misconduct issues; assisting a commercial construction company with a SafeWork NSW investigation involving serious injury, which resulted in no legal proceedings being commenced; and advising clients in relation to bargaining negotiations with union bodies, including with industrial disputes.
Renee has previously presented HR Daily webinars on topics including workplace bullying, D&A issues in the workplace, general protections claims, and employment contracts.