• CPD Points: 1.5 [PS] [SL] [EW]
  • Price: $99.00
  • Area: Advocacy; Criminal Law; Family Law; Industrial Relations; Litigation; People Skills & Management; Workplace Relations
  • Delivered: March 2025
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Description

This session is delivered by a panel including Ekaterina Skalidis, Principal, Dobson Mitchell Allport; Craig Green, Counsel, Dobson Mitchell Allport; and Joe Mullavey, Principal, Page Seager Lawyers, who will discuss the interplay between criminal law and employment law matters with reference to domestic and family violence.

The key points for this session include:

  • A review in 2024, conducted by Flinders University found the legislation which provides for Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) leave was “life changing” for those who accessed it and that there was broad stakeholder support from both employers and unions.
  • The Flinders University study found however that further work is needed to ensure all employers and employees are aware of the entitlement to family and domestic violence leave and there was a need for greater education.
  • Practical advice and resources for lawyers and HR practitioners to assist in their understanding of FDV leave will be provided.
  • Case law examples will be provided where an employee is facing criminal charges (include FDV charges) and whether an employer can rely upon those criminal charges to take disciplinary action.
  • Obligations in relation to workplace sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination, including: positive duty obligations under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth); and obligations under workplace laws, such as the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
  • An explanation about how to incorporate a trauma informed approach into investigations and processes.
  • A recap of how criminal law and employment law intersect.
  • CPD Points: 1.5 [PS] [SL] [EW]
  • Price: $99.00
  • Area: Advocacy; Criminal Law; Family Law; Industrial Relations; Litigation; People Skills & Management; Workplace Relations
  • Delivered: March 2025
Digital Content
  • Recording
  • PDF of paper

To purchase login below

Description

This session is delivered by a panel including Ekaterina Skalidis, Principal, Dobson Mitchell Allport; Craig Green, Counsel, Dobson Mitchell Allport; and Joe Mullavey, Principal, Page Seager Lawyers, who will discuss the interplay between criminal law and employment law matters with reference to domestic and family violence.

The key points for this session include:

  • A review in 2024, conducted by Flinders University found the legislation which provides for Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) leave was “life changing” for those who accessed it and that there was broad stakeholder support from both employers and unions.
  • The Flinders University study found however that further work is needed to ensure all employers and employees are aware of the entitlement to family and domestic violence leave and there was a need for greater education.
  • Practical advice and resources for lawyers and HR practitioners to assist in their understanding of FDV leave will be provided.
  • Case law examples will be provided where an employee is facing criminal charges (include FDV charges) and whether an employer can rely upon those criminal charges to take disciplinary action.
  • Obligations in relation to workplace sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination, including: positive duty obligations under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth); and obligations under workplace laws, such as the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
  • An explanation about how to incorporate a trauma informed approach into investigations and processes.
  • A recap of how criminal law and employment law intersect.

Craig Green, Counsel, Dobson Mitchell Allport

About the Presenter:

Mr Craig Green is in-house counsel in DMA’s commercial litigation and dispute resolution team, specialising in employment law. He represents and advises employers in a wide range of industries, including the education, transport and disability sectors. He has a strong focus on alternative dispute resolution and negotiated outcomes. Craig is widely regarded as a leading practitioner in Tasmanian State Service matters. As counsel, Craig appears regularly in the Fair Work Commission, the Federal Circuit Court, the Tasmanian Industrial Commission and the Anti-Discrimination Tribunal. Craig is a member of the Industrial Law Committee of the Law Council of Australia. He is a long-standing member of the Employment, Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Law Society of Tasmania.

Ekaterina Skalidis, Principal, Dobson Mitchell Allport

About the Presenter:

Ms Ekaterina Skalidis is a principal in the Dobson Mitchell Allport commercial litigation and dispute resolution group. She practises primarily in employment law and commercial litigation. Ekaterina appears regularly in the Anti-Discrimination Tribunal and at conciliation conferences. She has extensive experience in preparing and responding to unfair dismissal and adverse action matters; drafting employment contracts; advising employers on correct procurers relating to performance management and termination; drafting employment policies and procedures; advising about redundancies; and assisting with enterprise agreement negotiations and process. Ekaterina also appears in the Magistrates and Supreme Courts of Tasmania in proceedings for bankruptcy, adverse possession, debt recovery and minor criminal matters.

Joseph Mullavey, Principal, Pages Seager Lawyers

About the Presenter:

Joe Mullavey, Principal, Page Seager Lawyers has significant litigation and dispute resolution experience and defends prosecutions under the Work Health and Safety Act. He regularly advises on claims made against employers, including claims for unfair dismissal and general protections (Adverse Action) under the Fair Work Act, and when common law claims such as breach of confidentiality and employee restraint issues, rights of entry and discrimination claims arise. Joe has extensive experience in disciplinary / misconduct processes to reduce liability exposure, including undertaking or facilitating workplace investigations and reaching appropriate outcomes. Additionally, Joe advises in redundancy and restructuring matters including on employer obligations on the transfer of businesses. Joe acts in work health and safety matters for employers following serious workplace accidents, including facilitating investigation reports, liaising with the regulator and attending interviews conducted by WorkSafe Tasmania and defending criminal charges in Court. He regularly provides training to managers and boards on duties and compliance with obligations under the harmonised Work Health and Safety legislation. Joe also has a wide range of publications to his name.

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