Employment Law and Workplace Relations
Employment law
Our key areas of expertise are:
- advising, drafting, negotiating and interpreting individual employment contracts, contractor/consultancy agreements, Australian Workplace Agreements and collective agreements
- advising, drafting and interpreting company policies and procedures
- advising on terms and conditions, remuneration and benefits issues
- auditing employee/industrial relations practices and procedures aimed at assisting employers to implement appropriate systems for effective workplace outcomes
- advising on terminations, grievance issues and disciplinary processes
- planning, designing, providing HR advice and assisting with work arrangements, organisational change and restructures
- advising clients on company restructures, particularly in light of WorkChoices, mergers/acquisitions and transmission of business issues
- interpreting employment legislation such as the Workplace Relations Act 1996 (Cth)
- conducting litigation such as unfair dismissal and breach of contract claims
- legal due diligence in sales/acquisitions and drafting relevant terms and conditions in business sale agreements
Contact Details:
Ross Levin
Partner
T +61 3 9321 7838
E rlevin@rigbycooke.com.au
