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Employment & Workplace Relations

Managing employment and workplace relationships can be time-consuming for employers, particularly if disputes arise. As laws governing employment and workplace responsibilities undergo significant change, Addisons supports organisations to comply with their obligations towards those in their workplaces.

Addisons’ experienced Employment & Workplace Relations team guides large and small employers through all aspects of managing employment and associated relationships.

Clients rely on our expertise to help them understand their options. They trust us to be responsive when they need a sounding board or pre-emptive advice. We provide pragmatic and commercial advice on employment contracting, and help clarify obligations under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and workers compensation legislation.

We also assist clients to navigate contentious employment issues, including representing them in disputes before both courts and tribunals, including Fair Work Australia.

Meet our lawyers

Martin O'Connor

Martin O’Connor

Partner
Brandon Chakty

Brandon Chakty

Senior Associate
Australian Human Rights Commission and Anti-Discrimination Board of New South Wales discrimination claims

acted for various employers in proceedings commenced by employees alleging discrimination in the workplace.

Fair Work Commission – unfair dismissal claims

acted for various employers in numerous unfair dismissal proceedings under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).

Federal Court of Australia – misuse of confidential information

acted for a company against a former employee with respect to the misuse of the company’s confidential client information.

Federal Court of Australia – restraint of trade

acted for an employee in successfully opposing an injunction seeking to restrain him from working for a competing business.

Leading international and Australian companies and brands

acted on day-to-day employment law matters, provided a first point of contact to their human resources teams, and offered an employment law hotline service.

Supreme Court of New South Wales – post-termination restraints

acted in proceedings for employers and employees in relation to both enforcing and opposing enforcement of post-termination restraints.

Best Law Firms™ Australia – Sydney

2025 | Litigation

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