Employment and Workplace Relations Lawyers

Providing strategic advice and representation in all facets of the Australian workplace legal landscape.

Expert workplace legal counsel protecting the rights of employees and ensuring the ongoing compliance and risk mitigation of employers across all industries. In the rapidly evolving landscape of Australian industrial relations, our team provides strategic advice on everything from unfair dismissal claims and general protections to the drafting of robust executive contracts and workplace policies. We focus on providing practical, fast-acting solutions that uphold justice and secure long-term workplace stability.

Strategically resolving workplace disputes and ensuring compliance

Our Employment sector team navigates the increasingly complex landscape of the Fair Work Act and industrial relations. We represent both employees seeking justice for unfair treatment and employers aiming for compliance and risk mitigation.

1.Expert representation in the Fair Work Commission and Federal Courts;
2.Strategic advice on unfair dismissal and general protections claims;
3.Robust drafting of employment contracts, policies, and executive agreements;
4.Meticulous management of workplace investigations and disciplinary processes; and
5.Proactive advice on redundancy, restructuring, and post-employment restraints.

We focus on providing practical, fast, and commercially viable solutions to workplace disputes, ensuring that your rights are upheld and your business interests are secured.

Employment Sector Actions

Specific legal actions and jurisdictional scope handled by our specialist team.

Workplace Contract Design

Drafting compliant and robust employment agreements that protect IP and define clear expectations.

Discharge Claims

Handling unfair dismissal and general protections claims in the Fair Work Commission for both parties.

Redundancy Compliance

Providing legal roadmaps for genuine redundancy processes to avoid costly litigation and penalties.

Workplace Investigations

Conducting professional and impartial investigations into allegations of bullying, harassment, or misconduct.

Tribunal Representation

Skilled advocacy during conciliations and hearings at the Fair Work Commission of Australia.

HR Policy Development

Creating bespoke workplace policies and staff handbooks that align with the latest industrial laws.

Sector Details

Expert guidance on navigating the Fair Work Act, handling workplace disputes, and ensuring compliance for both employers and employees.

In Australia, an employee is unfairly dismissed if the dismissal was 'harsh, unjust, or unreasonable.' There are strict eligibility criteria and a 21-day time limit to file a claim.

We represent both employees seeking compensation or reinstatement and employers defending claims with robust legal evidence.

Eligibility: Assessing whether an employee is protected by unfair dismissal laws based on length of service and income.

Fair Process: Ensuring that employers followed a fair process, including providing a valid reason and an opportunity to respond.

Remedies: Seeking financial compensation (capped at 6 months' pay) or reinstatement to the former position.

Workplace Legal Solutions

Navigating the complexities of Australian employment law and the Fair Work Act.

01Unfair Dismissal & General Protections

02Employment Contract Review

03Workplace Harassment

04Redundancy Entitlements

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Employment Strategy

Practical advice geared towards fair and confidential workplace resolutions.

Confidential Mediation

Resolving disputes privately where possible.

Fair Work Advocacy

Strong representation at the Fair Work Commission.

Compliance Mapping

Proactive risk mitigation for Australian businesses.

Employee Rights

Vigorous protection of individual workplace entitlements.

Practice Insights

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions our clients ask during their initial legal consultations.

In Australia, you have exactly 21 days from the date your dismissal took effect to lodge an application with the Fair Work Commission.

It is a claim that you were treated unfairly because you exercised a workplace right or for a discriminatory reason like age, race, or pregnancy.

A Deed of Release usually means you give up your right to sue in exchange for a payment. You should ALWAYS have a lawyer review it before signing.

A redundancy is genuine if the job is no longer needed to be performed by anyone and the employer followed all consultation and redeployment requirements.

You have the right to a safe workplace. We can assist in lodging a 'stop bullying' order with the Fair Work Commission or negotiating an exit.