Termination risks

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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

• Unfair Dismissal
• Adverse Action
• Discrimination

Unfair Dismissal vs General Protections Dismissal Claims

What 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 flags

What are the high-risk employment situations that can lead to a possible general protections dismissal claim, and how can they be mitigated?

Termination in Probation

What is the difference between the probation period and the minimum employment period

Best practice: steps to take before making the decision to terminate a new employee

Recent case law

We will explore some recent decisions handed down by tribunals/courts

The four step defensible process

A practical framework employers can apply when considering terminating an employee’s employment

Please note:

• CER can provide in-house training upon request to educate your workplace leaders and employees on certain topics.
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