Performance Management - Legal Fundamentals for Managers
Lead improvement without the legal fallout.
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Program Description
Managing underperformance is one of the most challenging--and legally risk--tasks for any leader. This course equips managers with the skills, tools, and legal insights needed to confidently implement Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) that are fair, compliant, and genuinely focused on helping employees succeed. Grounded in Australian employment law and real-world case studies, this course demystifies the PIP process and shows how it can be used not as a disciplinary shortcut, but as a structured path to improvement, accountability, and trust.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, particpants will be able to:
- Recognise when a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is appropriate and initiate the process lawfully.
- Set clear, fair, and measurable performance expectations.
- Provide meaningful support during the PIP period to enable employee success.
- Apply procedural fairness and maintain thorough documentation throughout the process.
- Avoid common legal risks such as unfair dismissal, adverse action, and psychological injury claims.
- Understand the legal framework governing performance management, including the Fair Work Act and relevant case law.
- Manage underperformance in a way that builds trust and protects standards.