Workplace Law
Workplace law is a complex mix of federal employment laws and state-based regulations
At Douglas Workplace & Litigation Lawyers, we understand how to best apply workplace laws to support the varying goals of businesses.
Our workplace law services include:
- industrial relations: negotiating and preparing agreements; developing productivity strategies; dispute resolution; award and agreement interpretation
- occupational health and safety: emergency support after an accident; advice about emerging health and safety issues; legal audit of compliance; OHS planning; defending companies facing prosecution; assisting clients with policy development
- equal opportunity: developing policy; advice on implementation of EO; dealing with complaints; managing litigation; strategies to avoid litigation
- employment law: contracts; advice on disputes; strategic advice on HR issues; discipline and termination; unlawful dismissal; executive appointment; termination
- workers’ compensation: advice on issues surrounding workers compensation; assisting management of injured workers; strategic advice to reduce premiums and minimise workers comp issues
Our lawyers have extensive experience working with many kinds of businesses across a range of industries. We understand that personalities, workplace culture, management style and operational environment all play their part when legal issues arise at work.