Employment & Workplace Safety
Clear, practical advice for Australian workplaces.
We help employers and employees navigate the full range of workplace issues — from contracts and compliance through to disputes in the Fair Work Commission and courts. Our focus is on practical solutions that manage risk and deliver commercial outcomes.
Employment & Industrial Relations Practice
Our Employment Law practice provides clear, commercially focused advice to employers, executives and employees across Australia. We help clients navigate the complex and constantly evolving landscape of workplace law with practical solutions that manage risk, protect reputations and support productive working relationships.
We advise on the full range of employment and industrial relations matters under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), modern awards, enterprise agreements, and related state and federal legislation. Our team appears regularly in the Fair Work Commission, the Federal Court and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, and we also assist with workplace investigations, mediation and negotiated outcomes.
How We Help Employers
We work closely with businesses of all sizes, from startups and SMEs through to national organisations, to design robust workplace frameworks and respond effectively when issues arise. Our services include:
- Contracts & Policies Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, executive service agreements, policies, codes of conduct and workplace handbooks.
- Onboarding & Performance Advising on recruitment, onboarding, probation and performance management processes.
- Restructuring & Redundancy Managing restructuring, redundancy programs and workforce change while minimising legal and industrial risk.
- Dispute Defence & Litigation Defending unfair dismissal, general protections, adverse action and discrimination claims.
- Workplace Investigations Conducting or advising on workplace investigations into bullying, harassment, misconduct and complaints.
- Industrial Relations & Bargaining Enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes and dealings with unions.
- Award Compliance & Wage Safeguards Compliance with modern awards, National Employment Standards, underpayment risks and wage theft prevention.
- Post-Employment Obligations Restraint of trade, confidentiality, intellectual property and post-employment obligations.
- WHS & Psychosocial Hazards Managing psychosocial hazards, work health and safety obligations, and emerging issues around hybrid and remote work arrangements.
How We Help Employees & Executives
We also act for individuals seeking clear advice about their rights and options. This includes:
- Contracts & Executive Packages Reviewing and negotiating employment contracts and executive packages.
- Dismissal & Claims Advising on unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal and general protections claims.
- Discrimination & Misconduct Matters Assisting with discrimination, bullying, sexual harassment and victimisation matters.
- Redundancy Entitlements Guidance on redundancy entitlements, notice, and genuine redundancy requirements.
- Performance & Disciplinary Support Support with performance management processes and disciplinary action.
- Restraints & Garden Leave Advice on restraints, garden leave and post-employment restrictions.
- Settlements & Release Deeds Settlement negotiations and deeds of release.
Our Approach
We prioritise early, practical advice that helps clients resolve issues efficiently and cost-effectively. Where disputes cannot be avoided, we provide strong representation while remaining focused on commercial outcomes. We understand that employment matters often carry significant personal and organisational impact, and we aim to deliver advice that is both legally rigorous and commercially sensible.
Whether you need proactive compliance support, assistance with a sensitive workplace issue, or robust representation in the Fair Work Commission or courts, our Employment Law team is ready to assist.