Employment & Work Health and Safety

When workplace issues escalate, you need a steady hand. We help employers stay on top of changing laws, resolve disputes efficiently, and maintain safe, compliant workplaces.

Employment

Employment law is constantly evolving. Employers should regularly review their employment contracts and compliance with the Fair Work Act and Modern Awards. Employment law disputes are also a reality of doing business. Our team guides employers through difficult employment situations to resolve them and help get employers back to focusing on their business.

Supporting you with

Employment Claims

Employee Management

Workplace Investigations

Contracts and Compliance

Post-employment Obligations

Underpayment

Industrial Relations

Ensuring you maintain positive industrial relations takes careful planning and execution. We can help you with strategic advice on how to structure your workplace – from the appropriate type of engagement (permanent, casual, maximum term, fixed term or fixed task) to drafting and negotiating enterprise agreements. Done right from the get go, these decisions can set you up for a successful long term relationship with your employees and their union.

Supporting you with

IR Strategy and Enterprise Agreement

Union Relations and IR Disputes

Right of Entry

Work Health and Safety

Potential safety issues add huge future liability and risk for employers in any industry. Despite the best training and site management, the chances are that you’re going to have to deal with a safety issue at some point. When that happens, we can help you investigate and respond to the incident appropriately.

Supporting you with

WHS Incident Response & Investigation

Workers’ Compensation

Prosecution and Enforcement Action

WHS Compliance and Training

Key Contacts

Principal

National

Associate

Brisbane, QLD

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