Services

Dismissals and Workplace Disputes

 

Drafting and drawing all applications, responses, submissions, witness statements and evidence in preparation for hearings, advocacy at hearings and attendances at conciliation conferences and mediations in relation to:

  • Unfair Dismissal proceedings (including Jurisdictional Hearings)

  • Adverse Action (General Protections) proceedings in the Fair Work Commission

  • Discrimination, sexual harassment and victimisation proceedings (in the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and other tribunals)

  • Anti-bullying proceedings

Negotiating settlements of workplace disputes, including reviewing and drafting of settlement agreements.

Workplace Advice and Assistance

 

We provide expert advice and assistance in relation to a diverse range of workplace matters, including:

  • Restructures, transfers of business and redundancies

  • Suspension of employment, standing down, gardening leave and demotions

  • Reviewing and drafting contracts of employment, policies and procedures

  • Reviewing independent contracting and labour hire arrangements

  • Assistance with prosecutions by the Fair Work Ombudsman and underpayment claims

  • Advice about and interpretation of Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements

  • Advice about workplace rights and entitlements

  • Assistance regarding injured or ill employees

  • Advice about various types of workplace claims, risks, liability and prospects of success

  • Negotiating settlements of disputes including reviewing and drafting of separation agreements

Workplace Investigations and Alternative Dispute Resolution Services

 

Workplace investigations (including the preparation of comprehensive reports with findings and recommendations)

Workplace inquiries and cultural reviews (including the preparation of comprehensive reports with findings and recommendations)

Alternative dispute resolution services, such as mediating employment disputes and participating in facilitated discussions (which can take place at our premises

General Workplace Related Services

 

Conducting workplace audits to ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009, Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements and other employment obligations

Providing education and training to employers, employees and HR practitioners

General education, training and mentoring regarding Australia’s workplace laws and systems