Employers who become aware of allegations that an employee has engaged in potentially criminal misconduct have to tread a fine line between affording procedural fairness to all concerned and providing appropriate support to often traumatised victims.
Recent high profile revelations of sexual misconduct have highlighted the difficulties faced by victims and the need for employers to understand what is potentially criminal conduct and their role in reporting it to the relevant authorities.
This seminar will cover topics such as:
- understanding what sort of criminal conduct might need to be reported;
- how to liaise with the authorities; and
- best practice procedures for managing a workplace investigation.
The Presenters
Ben Duggan, Director
DW Fox Tucker Lawyers
An employment law specialist, Ben is a trusted advisor to employers looking for practical answers to complex workplace issues and disputes. He provides expert advice on enterprise bargaining agreements; good faith bargaining obligations; strategic planning; responses to collective workplace and right of entry disputes; compliance obligations; employment strategies; employment policies and procedures and much more.
At the peak of his powers, Ben has received numerous accolades in recent years, and has consistently been recognised by his peers, clients and the wider profession as one of Australia’s leading labour and employment lawyers.
Patrick Walsh, Director
DW Fox Tucker Lawyers
Patrick specialises in workers compensation and employment law. His experience includes advising on the industrial aspects of buying and selling businesses; drafting employment contracts and workplace policies; advising on Fair Work Act compliance; providing advice in relation to unfair dismissal and general protections claims; and representing employers in workers compensation and personal injury claims. In addition, he develops and manages strategies to minimise the financial risk of workplace-related claims.
Patrick’s impressive portfolio of work has seen him recently recognised by Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession and the Australian Best Lawyers Listings.
James Marcus, Barrister
James was admitted to practice in 2012 and practised as a general legal advisor and criminal defence lawyer for five years before joining the South Australian Office of the Director of Public Prosecution as a trial prosecutor in 2017. He has extensive experience as a prosecutor and defence counsel in a wide range of serious and complex criminal matters.
James accepts briefs in criminal law and associated matters such as examinations, confiscation proceedings, intervention orders and control orders, administrative law, commercial litigation and inquests and enquiries. James also conducts appellant proceedings from all such matters.
Date & Time
Date & Time to be confirmed
Venue
Adelaide Pavilion – Veale Gardens, cnr South Terrace & Peacock Road, Adelaide SA 5000
Cost
No charge – event provided compliments of DW Fox Tucker Lawyers
RSVP
We look forward to you joining us.
