HR Roundtable: Adverse Action - What is it all about?

Adverse action claims are a relatively new feature of the Fair Work Act 2009 that poses greater risk to employers. Unions, employees and former employees now have the ability to lodge claims against employers for a wide range of "adverse actions".  This means that employers not only have to be ready to defend dismissal decisions, they may be called to account for failure to promote an employee, a decision not to employ a person, or even the removal of privileges from an employee.  Unlike unfair dismissal claims, there are no limitations on the eligibility to lodge a claim - any employee or potential employee can initiate an adverse action claim without having to prove the basis of their claim.

We invite you to attend this Roundtable presented by a Barrister on what adverse action is and how to reduce the likelihood of claims.

Key topics covered:

• What constitutes adverse action"adverse actions".
• Understanding what workplace rights are
• Identifying the parameters within which adverse action can be exercised
• Formulating risk management strategies.

When:
Wednesday September 19th, 2012
7.00 - 7.30am - light hot breakfast & networking
7.30am - 9.00am - presentation and questions

Where:
Bretts Wharf Private Dining Room
445 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton
(there is free parking at Bretts Wharf)

Presenter:

To be confirmed