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Recorded Webinar: Flexible Work Arrangements: What is Reasonable in 2024 (and what does the FWC say?)

Flexible work arrangements have long been a feature of the Fair Work Act but the advent of covid and working from home, together with new legislation, has significantly changed the expectation of employees and obligations of employers. This session will examine the new amendments
PRESENTED BY Gemma Sharp Special Counsel - Cooper Grace Ward , Brisbane

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About the Webinar

Flexible work arrangements have long been a feature of the Fair Work Act but the advent of covid and working from home, together with new legislation, has significantly changed the expectation of employees and obligations of employers. This session will examine the new amendments and recent cases and provide a guide to HR practitioners to manage employees seeking changes to their working arrangements, including:

  • How have things changed for employers?
  • When can an employee make a request for flexible work arrangements?
  • Has working from home become a right?
  • A detailed flow chart for dealing with requests
  • When can a request be refused?
  • Tips for drafting detailed written responses
  • New powers for the Fair Work Commission to resolve disputes about flexible work requests
  • Other options for resolution of disputes
  • Establishing processes for assessing and responding to requests
  • Cases and examples, including: Phillips v Integrated Medical Solutions Group Pty Ltd [2019] FWC 6225; Natasha Fyfe v Ambulance Victoria [2023] FWC 49; Hardy v State of Queensland (Department of Environment and Science) [2022] QIRC 480; Jason Lubiejewski v Australian Federal Police [2022] FWC 15

Presented By

Gemma Sharp
Special Counsel, Cooper Grace Ward Brisbane, QLD

As a special counsel in the workplace relations and safety team, Gemma brings over 15 years’ experience advising on employment, industrial, discrimination, and health and safety matters.

Gemma advises a range of clients across various industries, including transport, retail, aviation, rail, manufacturing and finance.

She provides guidance on issues such as compliance and duties under workplace health and safety legislation; enterprise bargaining, protected industrial action and bargaining disputes; unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment; the operation of employment contracts and restraint of trade provisions; and independent contractor and employee distinctions.

Gemma also advises on award and enterprise agreement applicability and provisions; dismissal risks and strategies; management of ill and injured employees; workers’ compensation claims; and general protections claims.

Having worked in both private practice and in-house roles, Gemma understands the importance of providing practical, commercial legal solutions.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for HR professionals and lawyers practising in employment law – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Information

Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.

WA lawyers – Please note that TEN is unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA. TEN is an accredited provider.

While TEN takes all reasonable care to include accurate and up-to-date information regarding CPD category classifications and compliance obligations, information regarding CPD point allocation are provided as a guide only. Allocation of CPD points is subject to the CPD requirements of your jurisdiction, personal circumstances and professional requirements. You are solely responsible for determining whether a particular product is appropriate for your CPD requirements.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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