Ninth Annual Melbourne Employment Law Conference e-book

The last 12 months have seen a whirlwind of significant changes in employment laws and regulations. It remains crucial for HR professionals and employment lawyers to stay abreast of the most recent legal developments and skilfully navigate the complex challenges they pose. This year's Employment Law Conference spans a spectrum of crucial topics: delve into the world of flexible work arrangements, master the art of conducting employee investigations, and navigate the trickier aspects of executive hiring and firing.

It includes a deep dive into the very latest Federal Government reforms and practical advice on what these new developments mean for employers. We'll also explore best practices when making tough decisions regarding redundancies and restructures. Plus, we'll provide expert guidance on mitigating the perils of accessorial liability. This year’s conference is a must for HR professionals around the country.

Employee Rights, Wellbeing and Behaviour

• Beyond 9 to 5: Balancing the Right to Disconnect, Additional Work Hours and Out of Hours Contact
• Has Flexible Work become a Non-Negotiable Right?
• Taking a Risk Management Approach to Mental Health in the Workplace
• Don’t Ask Don’t Tell: Do Employees have a Right to Privacy?

The New Industrial Landscape

• Closing Loopholes, Opening Pandora’s Box: Navigating the Next Wave of Workplace Reforms
• Respect@Work: What Does it Mean in Practice?
• Clarity at Last for Casuals: Unpacking the New Landscape for Employers

Managing Workplace Risks

• Guilty until Proven Innocent? Avoiding the Knee Jerk Reaction in Employment Investigations
• Compliance begins with a ''See'': Modern Awards in the Spotlight
• In the Firing Line: The Risk of Accessorial Liability

All Good Things Must Come to an End

• Restructuring and Redundancies: Difficult Decisions Ahead
• Making Executive Decisions: Enquiring, Hiring and Firing