Services
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specifically for your business.
Workplace + Conduct
Workplace + Conduct
We form an integral part of our clients’ employment teams who view us as their external ‘in-house counsel’. We guide and support our clients’ businesses through all stages of the employment relationship from workplace safety and compliance to executive recruitment, termination, and industrial relations.
We can assist in relation to all workplace matters including:
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Workplace Health and Safety
Supporting businesses in the preparation of relevant polices, assisting in any injury investigations and coordinating responses to any common law claims for damages.
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SafeWork Australia
Acting on the behalf of businesses in respect to any SafeWork investigations and advising of obligations.
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Chain of Responsibility
Conducting conformance assessments and preparing documents including a chain of responsibility policy, audit checklist, and other supporting policies. Providing you with legal advice in respect to chain of responsibility issues, liability and management.
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Management Plans and Policies
Preparing bespoke Sexual Harassment Prevention Management Plans and policies to allow businesses to discharge their positive duty.
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Discrimination, Bullying and Harassment Claims
Assisting in the management of an employer’s response to these allegations and incorporating appropriate policies to prevent improper conduct.
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Employment Award Advice and Interpretation
Providing advice in respect to the appropriate Employment Awards and your obligations as an employer.
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Salary, Wage and Casual Employment Agreements
Preparing bespoke employment agreements for your business.
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Executive Services Agreements
Preparing bespoke employment agreements and KPIs for executive level employees.
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Consultancy Agreements
Preparing bespoke consultancy agreements and providing advice in respect to the business/consultant relationship.
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Post-Employment Restraints
Preparing and advising on post-employment restraints.
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Immigration and Foreign Workers
Assisting with sponsorship, visas and compliance issues relating to overseas workers.
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Whistleblower Legislation
Assisting in the preparation of an appropriate Whistleblower Policy for your business and providing advice in respect to the relevant legislation.
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Professional Misconduct Matters
Assisting in the management of professional misconduct allegations and providing advice as to a business’ liability.
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Management and Termination of Employment
Assisting employers with the management of disciplinary matters, improper conduct and potential terminations.
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Industrial Relations, Union Interactions and Enterprise Agreements
Advising on enterprise agreements, bargaining, industrial action and compliance with workplace laws. Advising on dealings with unions, right of entry, disputes and industrial campaigns.
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Unfair Dismissal Applications
Representing or assisting in the preparation for unfair dismissal matters before the Fair Work Commission.
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Underpayment Allegations
Representing or assisting in the preparation for underpayment allegations matters before the Fair Work Commission.
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General Protections Claims
Representing or assisting in the preparation for General Protections claims before the Fair Work Commission.
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Crisis Management and Critical Incident Response
Assisting in the preparation and implementation of a Critical Incident Response Plan designed to protect your business, as well as your staff, in the instance an accident occurs. Supporting businesses to respond quickly and effectively to workplace incidents, accidents or disputes that pose reputational or legal risks.
