Conference open/Opening remarks: The Hon. Ian Watson, Senior Deputy President, Fair Work Australia
Morning Chair: Janine Webster, Executive Director, National Litigation Practice, Fair Work Ombudsman
Afternoon Chair: Chris Molnar, Partner, McKean Park Lawyers Session 1: Latest Developments On July 1 2009 the Cth Fair Work Act 2009 came into effect. Many practitioners are still trying to come to terms with the new developments and the impact of decisions to the Act. The aim of this session is to deal with the latest developments and the significant case law that has arisen since the implementation of the Act. Presenters: Nicholas Green QC, Barrister, Victorian Bar
Frank Jones, Barrister, Victorian Bar Session 2: Enterprise Bargaining under the new regime The aim of this session is to deal with: - Negotiating commercial outcomes through good faith bargaining
- Negotiating multi-enterprise agreements
- Preserving the right to take industrial action
Presenter: Cath Bowtell, Senior Industrial Relations Officer, ACTU Session 3: The National Employment Standards The aim of this session is to deal with: - Overview of the National Employment Standards
- Flexible working arrangements
- How does the NES affect current employment contracts and the impact of the NSE on current employment contracts
- Issues of compliance
Presenter: Dr Jill Murray, Senior Lecturer, Co-ordinator Employment Law, School of Law, La Trobe University Session 4: Modern Awards Update On 1 January 2010, thousands of state and federal awards were replaced by a core set of modern awards. This session will address issues in relation to the application of the awards and give guidance to the application of the modern awards. Presenter: Tony Wood, Partner, Freehills Session 5: Model Work Health and Safety Act (Cth) - How it fits in with employment law This session will examine the key changes to the proposed national OHS laws with particular emphasis on the practical issues that are likely to impact on employment law. Presenter: Barry Sherriff, Partner, Norton Rose (formally Deacons) Session 6: Powers Of Fair Work Australia This session examines: - The administrative function of the regulators
- The investigative process and procedures undertaken by regulators
- Compliance issues
Presenter: Alison Baker, Partner, Hall & Wilcox Session 7: Termination Issues: Implied Duty of Trust and Confidence - How to Ensure Your Client Complies and Follows Grievance Procedures This session deals with: - Recent case law
- How to avoid an unfair dismissal claim by ensuring compliance
- How to best manage antidiscrimination issues
- How to ensure that procedures are followed in workplace investigations
Presenter: Grevis Beard, Director, Worklogic Consulting Session 8: Protecting Your Clients Business from Departing Employees This session deals with: - Restraint of trade (post termination of employment)
- Protection of Confidential information and intellectual property in the workplace
- What options are available to employers?
Presenter: Jeremy Cousins, Special Counsel, Sparke Helmore Lawyers
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