Employment Law & Criminal Law - Simplifying the Complexities

Introduction

This webinar will use real-world case studies to explore the complex relationship between employment law and criminal law.

Expert speaker Paul Jennings will discuss a series of difficult scenarios that employers and employees may encounter and will offer guidance on how to handle them successfully.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• What should an employer do if an employee is under investigation by the police?
• Is an employee duty bound to inform an employer that they are under investigation or have been charged?
• Is an employer entitled to conduct its own investigation, or should it wait until the police investigation has concluded?
• What is the typical life cycle of a criminal investigation, and how long does the process normally take?
• What if the allegations have nothing to do with work?
• Is suspension reasonable or necessary?
• In what circumstances can an employer dismiss?
• When should an employer consider issues relating to safeguarding?
• What if the employer/employee is regulated - are there reporting requirements?
• When is an employer under an obligation to report a concern to the police?
• To what extent can/should an employer assist the police?