In-house counsel are increasingly being called on to navigate complex employment issues while balancing legal risk, employee wellbeing and organisational objectives. This practical employment law update will equip you with practical strategies to deal with the latest insights on key legal developments, psychosocial safety obligations and emerging workplace risks. Minimise the risks in managing investigations, disciplinary processes and handling employee complaints, and effectively support HR and leadership teams through sensitive workforce matters. Ensure you and your organisation are prepared for the employment challenges ahead.
Thursday, 17 September 2026
1.00pm to 2.00pm Practical Guidance on Employment Law Updates
- Recent employment law developments and emerging risks
- Psychosocial hazards and workplace compliance obligations
- Managing investigations, disciplinary issues and employee complaints
- Practical guidance for in-house counsel supporting HR and management teams
Presented by Sarah Ralph, EY Regional Law Leader, Oceania, Ernst & Young
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Presenters
Sarah Ralph, EY Regional Law Leader, Oceania, Ernest & YoungSarah is a trusted adviser to her clients well known for her pragmatic and strategic advice. She advises in all areas of employment law including public sector employment, investigations, compliance and underpayments, discrimination and sexual harassment, executive employment and termination of employment. Sarah has a significant background in industrial relations including strategic planning, enterprise agreements and industrial disputes. Sarah also has an impressive record in employment litigation, successfully defending claims against employers in discrimination, general protection and unfair dismissal claims. Sarah has a Bachelor of laws and Master of Laws. She has previously worked in the manufacturing and government sectors and she brings her unique experience to the employment law advice she provides clients. Prior to joining EY she worked in a leading global law firm.
This seminar is part of a series
In-House Counsel Series
Today's in-house counsel are expected to do far more than provide legal advice. They must navigate evolving regulatory frameworks, manage legal and commercial risk, support strategic decision-making and help their organisations respond to rapid technological and societal change. This practical webinar series has been designed specifically for in-house legal professionals, delivering timely guidance on the issues shaping legal practice and corporate governance. Across eight focused sessions, gain practical insights into employment law developments, privacy reform and AI governance, ESG and climate reporting, financial literacy, regulatory investigations and corporate misconduct, as well as the ethical, commercial and operational challenges facing modern legal teams. Equip yourself with the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage risk, enhance organisational resilience and deliver greater strategic value to your business.
Description
Attend the complete series and earn 10 CPD units including:
5 units in Substantive Law
3 units in Professional Skills
1 unit in Ethics & Professional Responsibility
1 unit in Practice Management and Business Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
*The full series is running from Thursday, 17 September 2026 to Thursday, 26 November 2026
If you register for the full series as a live online product after the date of an individual session, you will be sent the recording for the sessions that have passed. Alternatively, you can register for individual sessions by following the links below.
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