On Thursday 19 April, 2012, Shana Schreier-Joffe, CEO and Senior Team Leader and Jenny Inness, Senior Associate and Team Leader of Harmers Workplace Lawyers delivered a training presentation to senior management, legal and HR professionals entitled “Workplace issues and their investigation” at the Swissotel, Sydney. In this session, Shana and Jenny considered the role of a proper investigation in preventing successful claims for unfair dismissal or a breach of the general protections provisions of the Fair Work Act. The session also addressed the role of an appropriate investigation in circumstances of an allegation of inappropriate workplace behavior; and covered the challenging issues that may arise as a result of ineffective or mishandled performance management, inappropriate behavior or misconduct in the workplace – outlining potential sensitive issues which may give rise to legal liability.
Please click here to view the webcast video of the presentation.