QELU | Surge in claims: avoiding an unfair dismissal or general protections claim
Online
26 May 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm AEST
Online
1 hr
Hamish Procter
| Topic | People & Culture | |
| Type | Webinar | |
| CPD | 1 - Practice Management and Business Skills | |
| Pricing | AUD $149 |
| Full Member | Free |
| Online Member | Free |
| Affiliate | Free |
| Associate Member | AUD $74.50 |
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Presented by
Hamish Procter, Aitken Legal
Surge in claims: avoiding an unfair dismissal or general protections claim
General protections and unfair dismissal claims are on the rise and according to the Fair Work Commission’s 2024/25 Annual Report, together these claims account for more than half of the Fair Work Commission’s workload.
In this webinar, Aitken Legal Senior Special Counsel, Hamish Procter will provide an overview about general protections and unfair dismissal claims, unpack some recent cases and share guidance on how to avoid receiving a claim.
ALPMA is pleased to bring you quarterly Employment Law Updates, as it relates to Law Firms, to keep you abreast of:
- Legislative changes
- Recent Decisions
- Case Law updates
- Topical issues
Who should attend:
- Practice Managers
- HR Managers
- General Managers
- Managing Principals / Partners
This webinar will be recorded and made available in our On Demand library for a limited time after the live event.
Presented by


Hamish Procter
Special Counsel at Aitken Legal
Aitken Legal Special Counsel, Hamish Procter, has over 13 years’ experience working as an Employment Lawyer acting only for Employers.
Hamish is recognised as an Accredited Specialist in Workplace Relations in both Queensland and Victoria, and advises clients about the legal risks arising pre-employment, during employment and following the termination of employment. He helps clients develop and implement practical strategies for managing those risks and obtaining good commercial outcomes for their business. He also has extensive experience in representing clients in unfair dismissal and general protection claims, as well as other employment law related litigation.