Perhaps comparing the workplace to a Bushtucker trial is a little extreme, but when it comes to employment law, it’s a bit of a jungle out there.
When your business thrives, your employees thrive! That’s why we’re proud to stand for employers. Because, as a successful business, you think smart and act smart. And that means having smart lawyers to support you … lawyers who understand that employment law is a fast-moving and ever-changing landscape that requires knowledge and support to keep your business on the right side of the law. But above all, lawyers who keep it simple…so you can focus on what you do best: run and grow your business.
Because we work with employers every day, we are BIG ON EXPERIENCE. We are employers ourselves, so we know what it takes to get it right and to keep it that way. We are straight shooters who offer pragmatic and practical support that makes sense for your business…and your budget.
An employment contract specifies an employee’s role but most importantly, it limits the employer’s liability.
Have contracts in place because if you don’t default legal provisions will apply which tend to favour employees.
Employment agreements for your executives require the right attention to give your business the right protections.
An employee handbook can be a binding or non-binding agreement which documents your internal policies for your employees.
Internal policies to deal with such issues as grievance and disciplinary procedures, layoffs and redundancy.
If you are hiring a consultant or contractor, we strongly recommend putting in place a consultancy agreement to formalise the relationship…and prevent an employer-employee relationship arising.
Keep your business on the right side of the law with our employment law compliance audit, ensuring your business is complying with all the necessary employment legislation.
For those occasions when you need to defend an employment action before the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) or the Labour Court.
Advice on employment matters when you need it and how you need it.
We’ve just touched the surface on all the legal stuff employers need.
