Termination risks

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Catholic Employment Relations

Unfair Dismissal, Adverse Action & Protecting the Organisation

This event is available free to CER subscribers only. If you'd like to participate but aren't a CER subscriber, there is a fee of $120. Please register your attendance, and we'll follow up with an invoice. For more information, please <a href="https://cer.catholic.org.au/contact" title="https://cer.catholic.org.au/contact" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">get in touch</a> with us.Termination decisions remain one of the highest-risk areas for Australian employers. Even where there is a legitimate reason for dismissal, poor process, inadequate documentation or the existence of a workplace right can quickly lead to costly legal claims.Join us for this practical one-hour webinar as we explore the key risks associated with unfair dismissal and adverse action claims, common employer mistakes, and the steps leaders can take to make termination decisions more defensible. Participants will leave with a simple framework to identify risks, manage high-risk situations and better protect their organisation.Ideal for: HR/ER/IR professionals, principals and managers.We will cover:Why terminations create risk Dismissal decisions are highly scrutinised and a valid reason does not automatically produce a defensible outcome, especially where the termination process is poor.Australian Workplace Law Framework<ul><li>Unfair Dismissal</li><li>Adverse Action</li><li>Discrimination</li></ul>Unfair Dismissal vs General Protections Dismissal ClaimsWhat are the differences? How are they managed, and what are the important considerations for employers when responding to these types of claims?Adverse Action red flagsWhat are the high-risk employment situations that can lead to a possible general protections dismissal claim, and how can they be mitigated?Termination in ProbationWhat is the difference between the probation period and the minimum employment periodBest practice: steps to take before making the decision to terminate a new employeeRecent case lawWe will explore some recent decisions handed down by tribunals/courtsThe four step defensible processA practical framework employers can apply when considering terminating an employee’s employmentPlease note:<ul><li>CER can provide in-house training upon request to educate your workplace leaders and employees on certain topics.</li><li>In addition to our available workshops, further training and other professional development opportunities, including webinars and briefings, may be offered throughout the year.</li><li>For all learning and development enquiries, please contact our office on (02) 9189 5999 or <a href="https://www.cer.catholic.org.au/contact" title="https://www.cer.catholic.org.au/contact" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">enquiry@cer.catholic.org.au</a>.</li></ul>

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