The laws regarding discrimination, sexual harassment and equal opportunity are relevant to all workplaces within Australia and if ignored, can have a significant impact on individuals and employers, where ignorance is not a defence available in the courts.
The legal implications for employees and employers with regard to these laws are comprehensively covered by Sam Ingui, a partner in the legal firm of Colin Biggers and Paisley.
Sam clearly defines these laws, citing cases which illustrate common pitfalls for unsuspecting employees and employers. He provides useful advice to prevent staff and employers falling foul of these laws.
This presentation on Discrimination law and sexual harassment is a general overview of the issues and structure of the law. It is not meant as a complete legal position on the law and should not be relied upon as anything other than a general guide. If you need an understanding on any legal problem that involves this area of the law then you should obtain legal advice.
Upon completion of this course you will:
Sam Ingui is a partner in the Commercial Division. He was admitted to practice in 1985 and joined Colin Biggers & Paisley in 1996. Sam specialises in Industrial and Employment Law and was instrumental in the establishment of the firm’s Workplace Relations Team.
Sam regularly advises human resource professionals, employers and senior executives on legal issues arising in the workplace. In particular, he has advised on numerous complex industrial law issues, often involving different and competing areas of law. He also has a specific interest in Discrimination law, its complexities and their impact on business.
Sam also regularly advises clients on, employment contracts, the impact of Work Choices legislation, the interpretation of Awards and related instruments, the wording of restraint of employment clauses, the planning of termination strategies as well as large and small scale industrial restructures.
Sam often deals with clients in the construction industry and has an understanding of its relationships, structures and commercial problems. He also regularly advises insurers and brokers with respect to industrial liability issues, particularly involving employment practice liability policies.
Sam has completed a Master of Law majoring in industrial and corporation’s law and is a member of both the Australian Human Resources Institute and the Insolvency Practitioners Association of Australia.
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