EMA Legal Webinar: Code of Conduct and Behaviour Standards

As we see frequently in cases brought before the Employment Relations Authority, addressing a breakdown in performance at that level means little without the policies and practices to back it up.

Beyond an Individual Employment Agreement, an often-underexplored aspect of protecting your business is a Code of Conduct. This document provides clarity on values, objectives, and accepted behaviour standards; and allows more options to enforce on misconduct when made explicit from the start.

So, let's talk about it. Join us for an expert webinar with EMA Head of Legal Mauro Barsi to get the constructive information you need to embed and uphold a Code of Conduct within your business. Using case law examples, Mauro will cover:

• Your good faith obligations
• Impacts on workplace culture
• Best practice inclusions, from whistleblowing to conflicts of interest
• How to apply your Code of Conduct in a disciplinary situation
• Common pitfalls and risks

There will also be plenty of time for live Q&A with Mauro. A solid Code of Conduct sits at the intersection of policy and workplace culture - providing clear expectations from the get-go and a benchmark against which to address misconduct. Join us for an expert legal perspective - and get it right.

Why Hire to Retire?
From the 30,000+ people who receive our monthly HR newsletter, or the hundreds of monthly AdviceLine calls, we know our members lead people, drive workplace culture, and carry the responsibility for policies and procedures. We also know that with 2000+ cases appearing before the ERA annually, and compensation for damages from the Employment Court can range up to $50,000. Getting HR right at every stage of the employee lifecycle is crucial – which is where the Hire to Retire series comes in.

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