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Law Week 2019 information sessions
Date:
13 May 2019 to 19 May 2019
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Law Week 2019 at the Fair Work Commission
As part of Law Week 2019, The Fair Work Commission will host 3 information sessions. Bookings for these sessions are now open.
Livestreaming of information sessions
Please note these sessions will be livestreamed. You do not need to book in order to watch the livestream. A link will be provided on this page closer to the dates.
Advocacy training
Learn how to make your case to the Fair Work Commission at this Law Week seminar and grow your advocacy skills in this training session.
Find out how to simply and effectively explain the law and the facts of the case, expose weaknesses in the opposing parties' argument and explain evidence in context.
If you need to present a case to the Fair Work Commission, come along to make sure you are fully prepared and equipped with the skills needed to advocate for yourself, your client or employer.
Date: Monday, 13 May 2019
Time: 5.30–7pm
Location: Fair Work Commission Melbourne office
Making compliant agreement applications
If you've ever wondered what goes into an enterprise agreement, this session is for you.
Every application for an enterprise agreement needs to meet the strict requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009. In this information session, representatives from the Fair Work Commission will outline what those requirements are and also provide general information about making an application.
The session will also cover recent amendments to the Fair Work Act and Fair Work Commission processes.
Date: Tuesday, 14 May 2019
Time: 5.30–6.30pm
Location: Fair Work Commission Melbourne office
Book now – Making compliant agreement applications
Making & defending unfair dismissal applications
Do you think you’ve been sacked unfairly? Or are you defending yourself against an unfair dismissal claim you disagree with? Are you a Human Resources, Workplace Relations or Employment Law practitioner? If you would like to learn about what happens when an application for unfair dismissal is made then this session is for you.
This information session will help you understand how to lodge an unfair dismissal application which meets the requirements of the Fair Work Act. You will also learn about the requirements that both applicants and respondents need to address as part of the conciliation and arbitration processes.
Find out about the criteria used to decide if a dismissal is unfair, and the requirements regarding how reinstatement or compensation is determined, and the sort of information you will need to provide.
Date: Wednesday, 15 May 2019
Time: 5.30pm–6.30pm
Location: Fair Work Commission Melbourne office