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Rulings handed down since the commencement of the Fair Work Act's adverse action provisions have clarified some of the mystery around their operation and contain important lessons for employers.

Many practical and legal risks can arise when employees work from home or remotely, and not just from ongoing formal arrangements, but also occasional and after-hours work. Watch this webcast to understand how to assess whether an employee has a right to work remotely; understand the legal and practical issues arising from remote work; and more.

Managing long-term absent employees requires a cautious and proactive approach, or employers risk facing claims involving the whole gamut of employment law.



Watch this webcast to understand how to:

• manage prolonged absences from work;
• identify the 'inherent requirements' of a position;
• consider 'reasonable adjustments';
• ensure compliance with the proposed amendments to Commonwealth anti-discrimination laws;
• determine what material to provide in an independent medical assessment;
• return employees to work on suitable duties; and
• evaluate relevant legal risks before a termination of employment.

Contractors make up part of nearly every employer's workforce, but understanding your responsibilities in this area and maintaining first-rate safety standards can be tough.



This webcast covers:

• How to ensure contractor compliance;
• Your OHS obligations to different kinds of contractors;
• Harmonisation - consultation obligations and other changes;
• Current general requirements;
• Warranties and indemnities; and more.

Interviews are an integral part of any workplace investigation, and play a vital role in ensuring a fair and just outcome after bullying, misconduct or unsafe work. Watch this webcast to develop your skills and help your organisation make the best decisions after workplace incidents.



In this presentation expert investigator Harriet Stacey, from WISE Workplace, explains:

• the PEACE framework for structuring workplace interviews;
• how to interview the respondent of a workplace allegation;
• how to apply procedural fairness principles during interviews;
• privacy, confidentiality, anonymity and related considerations;
• rules around record-keeping, and more.

Do you know how to obtain an honest, reliable account from a complainant after a workplace incident? Watch this webcast to learn which steps to take.



The presentation, by WISE Workplace founder and expert interviewer Harriet Stacey, covers:

• the aim of the complainant interview;
• the nature of incidents reported by complainants;
• the role of memory;
• cognitive interviewing strategies;
• applying the PEACE model to complainant interviews; and
• recording interviews.

Do you know your recitals from your releases? Your testimonium from your testatum? Watch this webcast to ensure your employee settlement deeds are watertight.

Every HR and safety practitioner will potentially have to address drug and alcohol issues at work, but none should take action without a solid understanding of the legal landscape.



In this presentation, Luke Connolly and Allison Grant, from Mills Oakley Lawyers, explain:

• When - and how - it is appropriate to conduct workplace drug tests;
• How to respond to incidents of drug and alcohol use at work;
• Drafting considerations for drug and alcohol policies; and
• Legal risks arising from workplace drug and alcohol management.

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.

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.