Employment and Workplace Law

Almost all small businesses engage employees or subcontractors  to perform work on their behalf, and it is important that your workers execute an appropriate agreement governing the terms of their service.

It is important that you seek legal advice and assistance on preparing an employment agreement or subcontract as these documents must be compliant with all statutory requirements (including the National Employment Standards for employees) and should also include clauses to protect your business from adverse behaviour of your employees.

We have experience in drafting employment agreements and subcontracts which reflect the individual needs of your business and industry and can tailor these documents to your requirements. We also specialise in preparing workplace manuals and other workplace policies, including workplace health and safety policies, which can set out in greater detail your workers’ rights and obligations.

If you are considering engaging employees for the first time, or wish to review your current employment agreements, contact us to make an appointment.

In the event that there is a dispute in the workplace in relation to terms of employment, redundancy or dismissal, it is important that the parties to the dispute obtain legal advice as to the resolution of all disputes.

We have experience in representing parties to workplace disputes and in negotiating amicable resolutions where disputes arise. We also provide assistance and advice to employers where a worker has been injured as a result of a workplace health and safety breach, both prior to and during any investigation and prosecution by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.

If your workplace has been affected by workplace disputes, or if your workers have been injured, please contact us for further information and advice.