Employment Law

Compliance, Contracts, and Conflict Prevention

In the dynamic business landscape, navigating Employment Law is essential for managing risk and protecting your operations.

In the dynamic business landscape, navigating Employment Law is essential for managing risk and protecting your operations. Whether you are scaling your business, managing a complex employee relationship, or starting a new role, getting the right legal advice first is crucial.

We provide strategic guidance to ensure your compliance with the Fair Work Act and Modern Awards. Our services include negotiating, drafting, and reviewing tailored employment contracts and independent contractor agreements. When challenging situations arise, we assist with due process for termination of employment and defense against unfair dismissal claims, keeping your business secure.

Key Employment Law Services

Contract Drafting & Review

Negotiating and drafting robust employment contracts or independent contractor agreements tailored to your commercial needs.

Compliance & Standards Advice

Advising employers and employees on legal responsibilities under the National Employment Standards, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), and the relevant Modern Awards.

Termination & Unfair Dismissal

Assisting businesses to follow due process for valid termination of employment and providing defense strategies against unfair dismissal claims.

Workplace Consultations

Guidance and attendance at redundancy consultations and performance management meetings to ensure procedural fairness.

Employment Law FAQs
Modern Awards set minimum standards. A tailored employment contract allows you to enforce specific commercial needs, protect confidential information, and clearly define duties, ensuring maximum protection and clarity for both parties.
The main risk is an expensive and time-consuming unfair dismissal claim or general protections application under the Fair Work Act. Following due process (including warnings and proper consultation) is essential for a valid termination.
Yes. It is critical to draft specific independent contractor agreements to accurately reflect the working relationship and avoid potential Sham Contracting claims, which carry significant penalties under the Fair Work Act.

Ensure Your Workplace Compliance

Contact our team for advice on reviewing contracts or managing a sensitive employee issue.

Our Employment Law Team

Kirsty Evans

Director

Kirsty Evans

Director

Ellen Jones

Senior Associate Solicitor

Ellen Jones

Senior Associate Solicitor

Meaghan Denholm

Paralegal

Meaghan Denholm

Paralegal