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Top employment law firms in Australia

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  • Fourtree Lawyers

    ABN: 29626678304

    Employment Law

    Erina

    Situated on the Central Coast of NSW, law firm Fourtree Lawyers delivers personalised service and expert legal representation with a focus on Criminal Law,

  • S2M Digital

    ABN: 73118021926

    Employment Law

    Surry Hills

    We are Australia's leading digital recruitment agency - connecting leaders & innovators. Established in 2005, S2M was born from a desire to build genuine relationships

  • Pentana Stanton Lawyers

    ABN: 40167983075

    Employment Law

    Melbourne

    Pentana Stanton Lawyers was founded in 2014, originally as a small team of generalist lawyers. Since then, the firm has rapidly grown into a

  • Voice Lawyers

    ABN: 44620012320

    Employment Law

    Sydney

    We provide a unique offering within the traditional legal space by dedicating our expertise to helping our clients to ‘find their voice’, communicate with

  • Parke Lawyers

    ABN: 16174063858

    Employment Law

    Ringwood

    With A diverse team of expert legal practitioners, Parke Lawyers take a professional approach to all their cases, looking after small businesses, large companies,

  • DPSK Lawyers

    ABN: 41613250070

    Employment Law

    Churchlands

    DPSK Lawyers are leading dispute resolution lawyers who specialise in providing specialist legal services in respect of employment claims and workplace disputes. The firm's

  • Hallett Law

    ABN: 58270135582

    Employment Law

    Angaston

    Hallett Law specialises in Workplace, Corporate and Commercial Law for small to medium enterprises. Kathryn Hallett is the Principal Lawyer with experience spanning two

  • Christopher Garlick

    ABN: 73500187858

    Employment Law

    Southport

    Up until 2017, Christopher Garlick worked closely with a very esteemed gentleman, Marcus Jacobs of Her Majesties Counsel up until his death on the

  • Oxford Partners Lawyers Pty Ltd

    ABN: 79160096668

    Employment Law

    Melbourne

    Looking for a full size, full-service law firms in Melbourne? Get holistic legal service today with Oxford Partners' professional team of experienced legal experts.

  • BMS Law

    ABN: 91338775497

    Employment Law

    nedlands

    Perth Litigation Lawyers. BMS LAW Law Firm is located at Suite 10, 88 Broadway, Nedlands 6009 for 20 years. We strive to be an

  • Digital Age Lawyers

    ABN: 93784886927

    Employment Law

    Sydney

    Digital Age Lawyers is committed to empowering businesses to protect their assets in the digital age. We are proactive advisors who check in with

  • Innover Legal Solutions

    ABN: 59772321763

    Employment Law

    Melbourne

    Innover Legal Solutions is a corporate and commercial law firm offering our client's transparent, upfront costs. We over-service and provide tailored, practical solutions and

Average hourly rate for Employment Lawyers in Australia

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Top services offered by employment law firms

Employment law

Employment Law

Get legal advice and assistance on employment law such as work rights and dismissal 

FROM $99

Anti-discrimination Act

Anti-discrimination Act

Legal considerations when employing staff and protecting employees in adherence to Anti-discrimation Act. 

Employee agreement

Employee Agreement

Draft a standard employment contract for new hires as well as existing employees in your business. 

Employee Share Scheme (ESS)

Employee Share Scheme (ESS)

Setting up an Employee Share Scheme (ESS) to incentivise employees for loyalty and strong performances. 

Fair Work Act

Fair Work Act

Adhere to regulatory and compliance requirements of the Fair Work Act. 

Workers compensation

Workers Compensation

Assessing and managing all aspects of workers compensation claim by employees. 

Employment Lawyers

If you are looking to employ staff of any kind, you need to understand your obligations. The more employees you have, the more onerous and complicated your responsibilities will be. Human resources professionals can assist you in meeting your obligations when hiring, firing and managing your staff.

What do I need to consider during the hiring process?

There are a number of legal issues that can arise when advertising for a position, interviewing applicants and hiring staff to your business.

First and foremost, it is illegal to discriminate against job applicant on the bases of sex, race, pregnancy, age, disability, political belief or any other protected attribute. The protected attributes vary from state to state. The criteria used to vet applicants and make a hiring decision must be consistent and cannot have discriminatory requirements.

You do not have to offer employment in writing, however a written offer signed by the employee and employer is strongly recommended. The offer should include the date of hiring, the position, the wages and benefits and any other details which aren't set out in the Fair Work Act.

What should I consider when drafting an employment contract?

You must ensure you have read and understood the Fair Work Act prior to creating an employment contract. When crafting an employment contract, you must be aware of the minimum standards and conditions set out in the act, and ensure that your offer (and the subsequent contract) meets those minimums. There are ten employment standards you must adhere to in regards to:

  • Hours of work
  • Requests for flexible working arrangements
  • Annual leave
  • Personal/carer's leave
  • Compassionate leave
  • Community service leave
  • Public holidays
  • Unpaid parental leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Notice of termination and redundancy pay

You must also provide Fair Work Information Statements to employees when requested.

The basic terms of an employment contract include the duration of employment, the position, the duties included, the probationary period (if applicable), remuneration and bonuses, other benefits and entitlements, leave of all kinds, superannuation contributions, terms of termination, protection of employee information and post-termination restrictions (if any).

What happens if I breach any of my legal responsibilities?

If you fail to meet your obligations, your employees may report you to the Fair Work Ombudsman. The Ombudsman will offer your employees the information and assistance to determine if their rights have in fact been breached, and if you are found to have failed in meeting the minimum standards required of you there can be strict penalties. These penalties depend entirely on the type of breach you commit. For example, unfair dismissal will result in either reinstatement of the dismissed employee or compensation. On the other hand, if you fail to meet your superannuation obligations on behalf of your employees, you may find yourself liable for the unpaid amount, plus interest and a financial penalty.

Ensuring you have legal counsel when drafting employment contracts and creating your internal management processes is the best way to ensure that you do not breach your obligations. Human resources professionals can also assist you in the day-to-day management of your workforce.

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