Course Overview: HR Law – Advanced

HR Law – Advanced provides learners with the opportunity to test and apply their employment law knowledge by examining current case law. Through real workplace cases involving complex and significant issues, participants explore how legal principles, evidence and procedural considerations apply to workplace decision making.

This learner-guided course uses up to 8 real case studies across a range of sectors. Participants workshop and discuss the cases to identify sound, evidence-based principles, language and criteria that can guide and inform workplace decisions. The course also reviews recent legislative changes and is regularly updated to reflect current decisions and advice.

Key Course Information

• Delivery mode: Virtual Workshop

• Location: Online via Canvas & Zoom

• Live session date: Thursday 26 November

• Live session time: 1:00PM – 4:30PM AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)

• Learner effort: 1 x 3.5-hour session + 1.5-hour preparation / reading

• Member CPD points: 3.5

Who is this course designed for?

The course is designed for learners who want to strengthen their ability to interpret and apply employment law principles to complex workplace situations through practical analysis of current case law.

HR Law – Advanced is suitable for HR professionals, managers and employees who hold a solid foundation and at least 4 years’ experience in employment law and its underlying principles.

AHRI strongly recommends participants complete the HR Law – Foundations as a pre-requisite as this course is designed to continue development of employment law knowledge and application.

What you’ll explore

Through current case law and facilitated discussion, the course examines complex workplace issues and develops participants’ ability to:

• Explain and apply tests for dismissal

• Evaluate conduct which may or may not justify termination

• Identify, assess, and correct defects to ensure procedural fairness

• Make decisions based on evidence and reasonableness

• Identify and manage potential sources of bias and conflict

• Consider and justify flexible work decisions

• Determine whether there are reasonable grounds for a belief

• Interpret contract and Award terms and classifications

• Apply the process for calculating compensation of adverse action claims

• Support claims and procedures involving employees with complex physical and psychological health needs

• Manage and respond to perceptions of employees

Registration Information

Registration close: Wednesday 18 November

Need help registering? Contact Us or phone 1300 811 880 

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