HR can be a legal minefield, but fret not – Hannah Ellis, principal and co-founder at The Workplace Employment Lawyers and our legal vlogger, is here to help answer those tricky questions.
Violence in the workplace is upsetting and unacceptable, but sometimes it can be difficult to know how to proceed in the eyes of the law. Hannah walks you through the process, including how to conduct an investigation, factors to consider before dismissing an employee for a violent incident and whether you can dismiss an employee for violence outside the workplace.
Have a legal question? Or a topic you want covered? Let at Hannah know by tweeting to @theworkplace_au or visit her website and blog by clicking here. Check back for more advice on how to handle HR’s most common legal concerns.
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