Recent constructive dismissal claims highlight the risks involved in accepting a resignation from an employee who is experiencing mental health issues.
In this HR Daily Premium Q&A, HR Law practice group leader Kristin Duff and HR Daily editor Jo Knox will discuss two specific Fair Work Commission rulings and their implications for employers.
Topics to be covered include:
- constructive dismissal principles and risks;
- circumstances in which it's safe to accept a resignation;
- signs that warrant confirming the employee's intention;
- what steps to take when mental health issues are known to be present;
- how to handle requests to rescind a resignation;
- 'red flags' to look out for when receiving a resignation; and more.
About Kristin Duff:
HR Law practice group leader Kristin Duff has worked exclusively in the industrial relations arena for more than 15 years, developing exceptional legal, strategic and analytical skills in relation to all aspects of employment and industrial relations law.
Kristin is a very active member of the legal profession and contributes significantly to education and debate in the employment and industrial relations field; she is currently the president of Caxton Legal Centre.
Kristin has been recognised over multiple years as a leading lawyer in labour and employment law, in the Best Lawyers List and Doyles Guides. She has presented webinars and participated in Q&As for HR Daily on numerous topics, including repudiation of employment, complying with fixed-term contract limitations, out-of-hours misconduct and more.
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