Date: Thursday, 6 August 2020

Location: Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors, Suite 3, Level 27, 10 Eagle Street Brisbane QLD 4000

Time/Duration: 9.00am – 4:30pm

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

Presenter: Dianne Hollyoak, Director, Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA)

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Course Overview

Are you concerned with the effect of 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.

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

This full-day training will provide a mix of theory, case studies and practical knowledge that will give you the confidence in what to do and what to expect when you encounter a workers’ compensation claim, either physical or psychological, at your workplace. It 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 case has its own unique challenges and isn't a one-size-fits-all scenario. Register now to find out the best practices from the legal experts.

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8:45 am - Registration opens
9:00 am - Training commences
4:30 pm - Training concludes

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About the trainer

Dianne Hollyoak,
Director
Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA)

With more than 21 years experience in employment and workplace law, Dianne provides employers with strategic and practical advice on negotiation of workplace agreements, industrial disputes, restructuring, counselling, discipline and termination of employees, unfair dismissal, general protection claims, grievances, discrimination, bullying and harassment, transfer of business and restraint of trade.

Prior to joining Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors, she was Partner and Special Counsel at leading national firms based at their Brisbane and Newcastle offices. Having also run her own company as a specialist in industrial relations and employment services and held positions in corporations acting as advisor on industrial relations, she brings a unique understanding of the complexities around workplace and industrial law.

Dianne is an astute negotiator and strategist, focussing on delivering the best outcomes for clients and their businesses.

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FAQs

What's included in the price?

All training course material.

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.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes, you will also be required to provide your proof of Identification.

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