SUCCESSFUL SOLUTIONS TO INTRACTABLE EMPLOYMENT SITUATIONS

Our knowledge and experience across both employment law and human relations management enables us to deliver effective employment advice as well as practical solutions for the rapid resolution of workplace issues.

We provide all aspects of employment and industrial law advice and advocacy to a broad range of clients including large commercial enterprises, government agencies, industry associations and other non-government organisations.

We also advise senior executives in relation to employment contract negotiation, variation and termination. This includes performance management, dismissal, breach of contract, restraint of trade, confidentiality and trade practices issues.

Our services include drafting and interpreting collective agreements, employment contracts and consultancy agreements and appearances in State and Federal Courts and Tribunals. We advise on the engagement and termination of personnel, disciplinary issues, discrimination and the management of ill and injured employees.

We are also experienced in the conduct of workplace investigations such as in relation to Code of Conduct matters, underperformance, harassment, grievances and other forms of serious misconduct.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

  • Workplace legislative compliance
  • Collective agreements
  • Employment terms & conditions
  • Independent contractor & labour hire arrangements
  • Code of Conduct matters
  • Unlawful or unfair dismissal
  • Workplace bullying & harassment
  • Discrimination
  • Workplace investigations
  • Mediation and conciliation
  • Employment & industrial law litigation
  • Occupational health & safety
  • Workers compensation

ACHIEVEMENTS

Senior APS public servant reinstated: John Wilson represented Jane Wolfe, who was successful in being reinstated as to her SES position at the Defence Materiel Office after being unlawfully dismissed on performance grounds. Read more…

Workplace investigations: Williams Love & Nicol has developed a reputation for producing fast, thorough and robust investigative reports. Read more…

CONTACT

John Wilson | T: 02 6263 9900 | E: john.wilson@wln.com.au