Services
Workplace Investigations, Cultural Reviews, Preliminary Assessments and Workplace Investigation Support Services
We undertake objective and fair workplace investigations (including the preparation of comprehensive reports with findings and recommendations).
Our investigations are thorough and adopt a trauma-informed approach, particularly where they relate to investigations of a sensitive nature. We also accept instructions from law firms to undertake investigations for clients subject to Legal Professional Privilege.
Where appropriate, we conduct cultural reviews or workplace enquiries to assist employers identify underlying potential workplace conflict or tensions. These issues are then concisely addressed within a written report containing guidance and recommendations about how best to address those issues.
Additionally, we provide preliminary assessment services to assist employers who may not be certain whether a workplace investigation may be the appropriate response to an incident and who may need guidance regarding other approaches that may be available.
Our workplace investigation support services are unique in that they are open to any individuals who may be involved in a workplace investigation undertaken by a third party and may need guidance or assistance with the investigation process. These services are only available to either a complainant or a respondent to a particular investigation but not both (as this would result in a conflict). They include assisting complainants with formulating a formal written complaint or assisting respondents with responding to allegations and preparing for interviews. We are also able to participate in formal interviews with complainants or respondents as their support person.
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
Workplace Advice and Assistance
Dismissals, Workplace Disputes, and Alternative Dispute Resolution Services
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 Civil and Administrative Tribunal and other tribunals)
Anti bullying proceedings
We also assist clients with negotiating favourable settlements of workplace disputes and drafting settlement agreements (including Deeds of Separation).
Our alternative dispute resolution services include mediating employment disputes and participating in facilitated discussions (which may 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
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Helping employers do the right thing.
Protecting workers who have been wronged.
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