Employment
Many employers and employees are often confused as to which awards or employment conditions apply to them. This is understandable given the number of changes constantly occurring in this area of law.
There are 2 industrial relations systems in New South Wales dealing with employment laws:
- the NSW state system; and
- the federal system.
All employers and employees need to know which federal and/or state laws apply to their workplace, and their rights and responsibilities under these laws.
We have experience in a wide range of employment matters. We can assist you in:
- Negotiating the terms and conditions of employment;
- Drafting documentation to confirm your agreed terms of employment;
- Drafting workplace policies and procedures;
- Conducting training with management and/or staff on employment issues; and
- Resolving workplace disputes
Some of the main areas of employment law we advise on are:
- Employment Contracts and Awards
- Enterprise Bargaining
- Unfair Dismissals
- Redundancy
- Employment Restraints
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Managing Industrial Disputes
- Discrimination Law
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Harassment and Bullying
Call one of our Commercial Lawyers for free initial telephone advice on your circumstances on (02) 9525 8688.
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Key People
Dean Groundwater
has 17 years experience including 7 years in the Business Services, Taxation and Insolvency Divisions of a major accounting firm. Dean’s practice includes drafting all types of commercial agreements, dispute resolution and commercial litigation ...read more
Denis Bowles
Denis Bowles has specialised in commercial law for the last 20 years. Denis has wide and valuable experience in commercial transactions and large scale sales and acquisitions, advising on contractual disputes and conducting commercial litigation ...read more
Craig Pryor
Craig Pryor has extensive experience advising on commercial contracts, conducting commercial litigation and civil litigation generally. Craig regularly advises clients on commercial matters relating to the Corporations Act and drafting commercial ...read more
Jayne Humphreys
Jayne Humphreys, Senior Associate, works exclusively in estate planning and can prepare your Wills, Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship documents. Jayne can provide you with detailed advice upon testamentary trusts, avoiding estate claims, protecting assets for beneficiaries and tax minimisation ...read more
Anika Fleet
Anika is now a member of the WMD Corporate and Commercial Group where she is primarily involved in acting for clients in Local, District, Supreme and Federal Court proceedings, providing commercial and corporate advice, providing employment advice, and drafting a range of commercial documents. ...read more
Kathryn Harris
Kathryn has experience advising clients on commercial matters and drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, including business sale and purchase agreements, services agreements, agency and distribution agreements and terms and conditions of trade. ...read more
Michael Terry-Whitall
Since joining the firm Michael has worked predominantly in the Criminal and Commercial law divisions where he has gained experience in both criminal and civil litigation. Michael is experienced in the drafting of extensive legal documents and briefing Counsel for complicated matters. ...read more