Like any type of organisation, not-for-profits are not immune from the possibility of workplace conflict and misconduct. Your people are your greatest asset – and a source of risk – so it’s vital that your organisation understands its responsibilities and its rights in this important area.

This practical seminar will take a risk management perspective. What are some of the risk factors and warning signs of workplace conflict and misconduct, and how can these be managed before they become a big problem? What policies and procedures should your organisation have in place? What other proactive steps can you implement to minimise the risk that problems will escalate? If conflict or potential misconduct does occur, what are your options in responding?

Our speakers are experienced practitioners in this area and will help guide you through the legal and practical issues involved.

This seminar is presented by:

Julian Riekert, Partner (Lander and Rogers Lawyers)

Julian Riekert is a Partner in the Workplace Relations and Safety department at Lander and Rogers Lawyers. He has practised exclusively in the area of workplace relations law since 1980 (1991 in Australia). He also practises as a mediator and represents and advises clients who are parties to mediations and conciliations, mainly in employment and discrimination cases. Julian has been involved in a number of landmark cases which have established new legal principles, particularly in the area of discrimination law. Julian’s clients include a range of blue chip companies and high profile organisations in the resources, manufacturing, financial, medical research and education sectors. He also acts for individuals and in pro bono matters.

Rose Bryant-Smith, Director (Worklogic)

Rose Bryant-Smith is a Director of Worklogic, a consultancy company that contains the risk of inappropriate behaviour in the workplace. A former workplace relations lawyer, Rose is a trained mediator, licensed investigator and trainer. Rose works with organisations across Australia to prevent and solve workplace problems. In recent matters, she has assisted clients with whistleblower complaints, bullying investigations, employee fraud, sexual harassment and governance disputes. Rose is also on the Board of three NFP organisations.

Seminar details

Date: Wednesday 17 July 2024

Time: 9.30 - 12.30 (registrations open 09:15am)

Venue:
Lander & Rogers
Level 12 Bourke Place
600 Bourke Street
Melbourne

Administration fee (Please note due to costs outlayed no refund can be offered within 3 days of the event):
$50 per person for small organisations (up to 10 EFT employees)
$100 per person for large organisations (over 10 EFT employees).

Morning tea provided.

How to register

Our preferred method of registration is with payment made by credit card. Please click here to enrol and make payment with credit card using the TryBooking secure website.

To make payment by cheque please notify Benjamin by e-mail connect@pilch.org.au and make the cheque out to-

Public Interest Law Clearing House

Payment is-
$50 per person for small organisations (up to 10 EFT employees)
$100 per person for large organisations (over 10 EFT employees)

Please post the cheque to-
Benjamin Golby
PILCH
PO Box 16013
Collins Street West
Melbourne VIC 3000

Please include with the cheque the following details:

  • The training session you are making enrolment in
  • The name of the person/s attending and their title/s
  • The name of your organisation
  • Your contact details
  • Any dietary or special requirements for those who are attending and any particular questions they may have for the presenters

If you are unable to make payment by credit card or cheque please contact Benjamin by - Email Icon email connect@pilch.org.au

If, having registered, you are no longer able to attend the seminar please let us know three days prior to the date. We are unable to provide a refund after such time.

 

PilchConnect is a not-for-proft organisation established by PILCH (a Victorian community legal centre) to provide free and low-cost legal assistance to not-for-profit community organisations. The fees charged for the not-for-profit seminar series cover the costs of running the training.

PilchConnect strives to make our seminars accessible to small-medium NFPs, and we appreciate that many organisations have limited resources and rely heavily on the work of volunteers. We considered that a tiered fee structure was fairer to both smaller and large organisations. Most of the organisations that attend PilchConnect seminars will fall into the ‘small' organisation category - for both small and larger organisations we consider that the fees represent excellent value for professional legal information training.

As always we appreciate your feedback. PilchConnect can be contacted by - Email Icon email connect@pilch.org.au or call us on - Phone Icon 03 8636 4400