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Employment and Workplace Relations
We clarify employment obligations and help organize documents, procedures, and dispute responses around the relevant facts.
We advise on relationships between employers and employees, from contracts and policies to issues arising during employment or on termination. We review documents and actual working arrangements, explaining rights, obligations, and required procedures. Claims and disputes are assessed against the circumstances and supporting documents of each individual matter.
Scope of service
What we do
Employment Contracts
Preparing and reviewing employment contracts, clarifying duties, benefits, and terms relevant to the position and relationship.
Workplace Regulations
Preparing and reviewing workplace regulations against the business activity, applicable requirements, and relevant approval procedures.
Human Resources Policies
Drafting leave, attendance, benefits, and other policies consistent with employment contracts, processes, and internal responsibilities.
Employment Procedures
Reviewing investigations, disciplinary procedures, and notices, and assessing necessary documents and safeguards before a decision.
Ending the Relationship
Assessing termination, non-renewal, and resignation, and reviewing notices, settlements, and entitlements against the contract and facts.
Employment Disputes
Assessing employment claims, preparing submissions, and representing clients in settlement and litigation within the agreed scope.
How we work
Our approach
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Review the Relationship
We review contracts, policies, correspondence, and facts relevant to the issue.
- 02
Assess the Obligations
We explain rights, obligations, and risks, identifying required procedures and documents.
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Prepare the Action
We prepare relevant documents or submissions for the agreed course.
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Follow the Matter
We follow agreed actions and assess developments affecting the employment relationship.
FAQ
Before you get in touch
Can you review our existing human resources policies?
Yes. We review policies alongside relevant contracts and practices, identifying inconsistencies and necessary revisions. The assessment considers clear procedures, defined responsibilities, and requirements applicable to the business's activity.
Do you also act for employees?
We assess matters for employers and employees, depending on the request and a conflict-of-interest check. We review contracts, facts, and documents, explaining rights, obligations, and available options for the issue.
Can an employee's contract be terminated immediately?
This requires reviewing the contract type, reason for termination, facts, and prior procedures. We explain requirements and potential risks; immediate termination without notice or entitlements cannot be assumed for every case.
Does calling an agreement a consultancy contract exclude an employment relationship?
Classification requires examining the contract's substance, how work is performed, supervision, and actual obligations. These factors are considered together, as the document's title alone does not determine the relationship.
Discuss Employment Issues Before Taking Action
Send the contract and key facts, identifying proposed action, existing notices, or outstanding claims.