HR professionals should ensure they understand all the components of settlement deeds, or risk protracted negotiations and unenforceable agreements, according to employment lawyer Karen Jones.
Thinking through the practical steps involved in a termination of employment will help HR professionals ensure a settlement deed properly addresses an employer's interests, says Harmers team leader, Karen Jones.
Do you know your recitals from your releases? Your testimonium from your testatum? Watch this webcast to ensure your employee settlement deeds are watertight.
When interviewing a complainant about workplace bullying or other allegations, it's vital for HR professionals to understand their potential impact on the quality of information reported, says expert investigator Harriet Stacey.
Business leaders who are committed to building a safe and healthy workplace must be prepared to make gutsy decisions in the name of culture and ethics, even if those decisions appear to fly in the face of business interests, says HR consultant Leanne Faraday-Brash.
Knowing what to expect of bullying and harassment victims during investigations can help HR professionals ensure they get "complete and untainted" information, say expert investigators.
How to manage an employee's positive drug test at work will depend on the circumstances and their role, but the first step should always be to re-test and confirm the result, says Mills Oakley associate Allison Grant.
Every HR and safety practitioner will potentially have to address drug and alcohol issues at work, but none should take action without a solid understanding of the legal landscape.
In this presentation, Luke Connolly and Allison Grant, from Mills Oakley Lawyers, explain:
When - and how - it is appropriate to conduct workplace drug tests;
How to respond to incidents of drug and alcohol use at work;
Drafting considerations for drug and alcohol policies; and
Legal risks arising from workplace drug and alcohol management.
Before implementing or updating social media policies, employers should weigh up the risks of allowing various levels of use against the benefits, lawyer Fay Calderone has told an HR Daily Premium webcast.
Some employers have successfully stepped up to the task of managing psychosocial safety, but in many other workplaces, initiatives are falling flat. Join us for an HR Daily webinar to understand what's holding back progress in this critical space and how to move forward.