Workplace Relations.

Our award winning Workplace Relations Team is focused on delivering positive outcomes informed by good business sense. Our lawyers understand that exceptional workplaces need more than just legal solutions. That’s why we work together with professionals from a range of disciplines to formulate pragmatic, commercial legal solutions for clients. From workforce planning to enterprise bargaining and managing disputes – we think outside the box to get our clients where they want to be, quickly and effectively.

How we can help

Our lawyers provide specialist advice on:

• Disputes and litigation (including adverse action and unfair dismissal)
• Employment and independent contractor agreements
• Enterprise bargaining
• Health Checks and audits
• Harassment, bullying and discrimination
• Investigations
• Managing ill or injured workers
• Policies
• Restraints of trade
• Restructuring
• Training
• Workers compensation
• Workplace health and safety

What you can expect

Understanding your vision for the future

We understand that each business is different, so we invest our time to talk to our clients about their commercial objectives and what keeps them up at night. We know that it is only by having an in-depth understanding of your vision for the future that we can formulate an effective legal solution. We pride ourselves on helping our clients breathe easier.

Available and responsive

It’s not always possible to plan for employment law issues, so we understand that you may need urgent advice out of business hours. Our workplace relations team is just a phone call away when you need it, regardless of the time of day, so you are guaranteed to get the help you need.

A sounding board you are free to call on

We understand that some clients just need a sounding board to ensure that they are on the right track. We don’t bill based on time, so we don’t start charging from the minute you call us. Instead, we take the time to talk through your needs and answer your questions. If we can provide you with a quick and easy solution to your problem, we will – at no cost to you. It’s all part of our investment in your success.  

We keep you informed so you can stay ahead

We add value by informing our clients of important legal developments. Our workplace relations updates, briefings and seminars help our clients stay ahead and manage their businesses. Recent awards recognised our Workplace Relations Team for excellence as legal influencers and leading authors for Employment in Australasia.