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Parental Leave - Your rights as the employer - Baulkham Hills

  • 23 Oct 2019
  • 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • The Hills Club 6-18 Jenner Street Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
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Parental Leave

Your rights as the employer

Balancing your operational requirements against an employee's needs during pregnancy and their expectations when returning to work remains one of the most challenging staff management issues facing every service provider.

The legal and financial ramifications of mismanaging parental leave rights are significant exposing services to claims of unfair or unlawful dismissal, adverse action or discrimination, as well as penalties for contraventions of the Fair Work Act 2009.

In a recent Federal Court decision, not only was the employer penalised for discrimination against a pregnant staff member but two managers we individually fined for their involvement. 

Apart from the significant financial burden of defending yourself against this type of claim, defending your decision can be a time consuming and costly venture with significant reputational damage often the case.

HOW THIS SEMINAR WILL HELP YOU

Firstly, we will look at:

  • Accessing maternity leave, who is eligible and for what.
  • Employee obligations AND your rights as the employer.
  • Managing staff during pregnancy including health considerations, restrictions, and capacity.
  • Special maternity leave / no safe work leave, what's the difference.
  • The last 6 weeks before the birth of a child.

Secondly, we will look at issues that often arise for members in regard to extending or reducing maternity leave - your rights as the employer.

Lastly, we will look at your rights as the employer, managing staff return to work:

  • What are flexible working arrangements and how do they apply.
  • Can I refuse flexible working arrangements and on what grounds.
  • Staff children at your service and breast feeding, some points to remember.

      Contact

      Email: help@djmir.com.au 
      Office: (02) 61500 800

      ABN: 36 613 329 945 

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