MELBOURNE
19 NOVEMBER
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SYDNEY
20 NOVEMBER
Latest Legal Guidance for Managing Ill & Injured Employees
Managing ill and injured employees remains one of the highest-risk areas in employment law. One misstep can now trigger a Fair Work claim, severe penalties, or lasting reputational harm. Economic pressures are fueling a surge in stress-related and psychological injury claims, while ongoing legislative changes and stricter WHS obligations are making compliance more challenging and costly than ever.
Led by Edge Legal, one of Australia’s leading employment law specialists, this masterclass delivers the latest legal updates, landmark 2024/25 case law reviews, and a real-world case study to help you safeguard compliance, minimise legal and financial exposure, and protect your organisation’s reputation. Gain actionable strategies, updated internal and external letter templates, discussion planners for sensitive conversations, and proven tools to confidently manage medical and mental health complexities, absenteeism, performance disputes, and return-to-work challenges.
What's New & Different in 2025?
National HR Legal Q&A Document – consolidated questions and expert solutions from the “Ask the Expert” session, peer-sourced from your fellow HR professionals across Australia.
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Real-World Learning
Brand-new, detailed case study addressing current managing ill and injured employee complexities
A Deeper Dive into Mental Health
Enhanced focus on mental health, psychosocial risks, and stress-related claims.
Ask the Expert
"Ask the Expert" interactive Q&A – personalise your experience by submitting questions ahead of time; your specific challenges will shape the content and discussion
Your National HR Legal Playbook
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Interpret and apply the latest Fair Work and WHS law changes to stay compliant and avoid costly breaches.
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Manage complex medical and mental health cases, including stress-related and psychological injury claims, using current best practice.
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Develop robust, defensible performance management and return-to-work processes to reduce exposure to unfair dismissal, discrimination, and adverse action claims.
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Resolve workplace disputes quickly and effectively with proven techniques to minimise the risk and cost of Fair Work claims.
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Analyse landmark 2024/25 case law and recent Fair Work decisions to understand the key legal risks facing employers.
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Address absenteeism and challenge questionable medical certificates, especially in recurring or high-risk cases.
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Navigate the practical and legal challenges of gathering, assessing, and acting on sensitive medical information.
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Access updated Edge Legal templates and tools to strengthen your documentation, policies, and procedures.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Director, People and Culture, Les Mills
“There were many things that I liked! The structure of the course was great; starting with the legal requirements supported by comprehensive case law examples, then moving into the practical application through case studies and discussion. It was just the right amount of group participation, expertly facilitated by David.”