Employment Law

Employment and workplace disputes can impact an employer’s brand and reputation particularly in small country communities. We understand these sensitive and commercial considerations and provide strategic guidance to help resolve any issues which arise.

Likewise, an employee’s personal brand needs protecting. When we are acting for employees, we advise you on how to tackle workplace issues whilst preserving your standing in the business. When leaving the business is the best option we help you to get what you need from your employer to assist with future employment.

Our services include:

• drafting and interpreting awards and employment contracts;

• assisting with performance management and disciplinary process;

• providing advice regarding termination of an employee;

• providing advice regarding discrimination legislation;

• assisting with the resolution of internal complaints including sexual harassment, bullying, discrimination and fraudulent conduct; and

• representing employers and employees in all courts and tribunals in relation to dismissal claims, discrimination matters, and enforcing or defending restraint-of-trade matters.

In the past, we have assisted both employers and employees in:

• acting in unfair dismissal proceedings in the Fair Work Commission;

• advising an employer on whether employee behaviour constitutes misconduct that can legally result in termination;

• obtaining a monetary payout for an employee who was unfairly dismissed under the provisions of the Small Business Code; and

• pursuing underpayment of employees under the provisions of the Fair Work Act.

Get in Touch

Contact the experts at Whiteley Ironside & Shillington Lawyers for employment law issues across Orange, Bathurst, Molong, Dubbo, and Central West NSW. Contact our office today on 02 6362 1866 to schedule a meeting with the one of our employment law experts.