When misconduct happens outside of work hours, employers are often faced with a difficult question: should a workplace investigation pause while criminal proceedings are underway?
In this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing, Kim McLagan and Monnette Samo unpack the legal boundaries of investigating employee conduct outside the workplace, including when private behaviour can become a workplace issue and justify disciplinary action.
Watch this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video here.

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WFH: What Does it Mean for Victorian Employers
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