This panel session exposes real-world scenarios where misclassifying issues or mishandling communications lead to employee claims, costly disputes, and regulatory action, showing HR leaders exactly how to act decisively to reduce risk.

• Critical distinctions between conduct (behavioural breaches) vs performance (capability or output issues) and why mismanagement of either can trigger legal exposure.

• Practical frameworks for early intervention, defensible investigations, and structured performance feedback to protect your organisation.

Panelist:

Sydney: Alicia Mataere, Partner, Holman Webb

Sydney: Brigid Clark, Partner, Addisons

Sydney: Kate Kossain, Special Counsel, Maddocks

Sydney: Clare Kerley, Partner, Hall & Wilcox

Melbourne: Adam Lambert, Principal Solicitor, KHQ Lawyers

Melbourne: Gerard Twomey, Senior Associate, Maddocks

Melbourne: Peter McNulty, Partner, Ashurst

Melbourne: Piers Mitchem, Special Counsel, Hall & Wilcox