The many changes to industrial relations and employment law in recent years has made it difficult for employers of all sizes to remain informed of their legal obligations which may arise both under State and Federal law.
The demise of WorkChoices and the introduction of Labor's Forward with Fairness means that most employers will have to come to terms with a completely new set of rules introduced in 2009.
Our Workplace Law Division can assist your business in the following areas:
- Unfair or unlawful dismissal claims;
- Advice and assistance with issues relating to employee discipline and termination;
- Contracts of employment;
- Restraint of trade;
- Independent Contractor agreements;
- Workers Compensation (at the Statutory level) – appeals to Q-Comp, QIRC or the Industrial Magistrates Court;
- Workplace Health and Safety risk management;
- Workplace Health and Safety prosecutions and improvement notices;
- Enforcement action by statutory bodies and claims for underpayment of wages;
- Issues relating to discrimination and harassment.
