Fair Work claims in Australia: costly mistakes employers should avoid

Australian employment law can be a minefield, and seemingly trivial mistakes can expose your business to costly Fair Work claims. 

From performance management and award coverage to casual employment and contractor arrangements, knowing where employers commonly trip up can help you avoid unnecessary risk.

Join HR Business Partner Patrick Deme for a virtual insider session tailored to Australian SMEs. He’ll break down the most costly and (common mistakes) employers make, and what you can do to avoid them.

Whether you're a people leader, or business owner, or HR manager, you'll come away with a clear understanding of your legal obligations, your options, and practical steps for protecting your business.

What you’ll learn:

• Performance managing employees without walking into a general protections claim

• Sham contracting and where the contractor vs employee line actually sits

• Award coverage and wage compliance, including award-free employees, plus the risks of underpaying wages and entitlements

• Misunderstanding casual employment

• Unfair dismissal and common mistakes, warnings and procedures

• Failing to address bullying, sexual harassment, and psychosocial hazards in the workplace

Who should attend?

• Business owners

• Leaders & managers

• Supervisors

• Anyone who is responsible for managing staff

Date & time:

Tuesday, 29 September, 12-1PM AEST