Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2020

Location: Online - you will be sent more information when you register

Time/Duration: 9.00am – 12:30pm

Suited for: Senior HR executives, HR Managers, Business Owners, People and Culture Managers, Directors, HR Business partners and anyone responsible for managing employees.

Presenter: Joe Murphy, Managing Director - National Workplace, Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA)

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Course Overview

Are you concerned with the effect of long-term workers compensation claims on your business?

There is no doubt that workers compensation is a daunting topic for employers. With over 100,000 serious Australian workers’ compensation claims in 2017-18 (Safe Work Australia), you cannot ignore that putting in place precautions is not enough to protect you legally when an injury occurs.

Managing employees who suffer from an illness, injury or mental ill-health can be complex and one of the most challenging areas faced by HR professionals. Employers have a legal obligation and duty of care to each employee but it's not a 'one-size-fits all' scenario.

With COVID-19 hitting businesses, employees and communities hard, the role of the employer now extends to how they are managing their staff during a pandemic.

Being aware of your obligations and responsibilities when it comes to managing workers’ compensation claims, either physical or psychological, will help you minimise the impact to your business.

This half-day online training will cover:

Workers compensation legislation and your obligations in the workplace
An overview of the claims handling process
How to best challenge questionable claims
Responding to a workers’ compensation claim – what to include and how to present the information
Identifying and managing suitable duties when an employee has accepted a claim
Managing an employee’s return to work once a claim has been finalised.

Each participant will receive a workbook that the trainer will take you through.

Managing ill and injured workers is an employer obligation and knowing how to process workers compensation claims is critical for the best outcomes for all parties involved.

Register now to find out the best practices from the legal experts.

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8:45am - Virtual waiting room opens
9:00 am - Training commences
12:30 pm - Training concludes
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About the trainer

Joe Murphy,
Managing Director - National Workplace
Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA)

Joe is a principal and Director at Australia’s leading workplace relations law firm, Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA). He has over 20 years experience in litigation with the last 17 being focussed on being an expert in employment and industrial relations.

During the last 17 years, Joe has been involved in many complex and sensitive workplace investigations involving misconduct, discrimination, unfair dismissal, bullying, harassment, workplace health and safety.

As an experienced advocate and lawyer who regularly represents employers from all industries and demographics before the Fair Work Commission, the Courts and other Tribunals, Joe understands the very important aspects of an investigation so that employers are well equipped to avoid those problems both common and unique to investigations.

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FAQs

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Contact Tori Smith: 02 9458 7384 or tori.smith@ablawyers.com.au

What's the refund policy?

Participants will receive a full refund if they cancel at least seven (7) business days prior to the scheduled event. However, if participants cancel less than seven (7) business days before the event, no refund will be made. The place can be transfered to another member of the paid organisation. No-shows or cancellations after 7 days will receive the course training material and supporting documents. If there are insufficient participants, we reserve the right to cancel the event and participants will be transferred to another module of equal value or receive a full refund at their election. We will give three business days’ notice of any such cancellation.

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