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, and with increased scrutiny and reputational risks for managing employment issues, Addisons supports organisations to not only comply with their obligations towards those in their workplaces but to manage the associated reputational, commercial and associated risks of getting it wrong.
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 to proactively manage people risks. We provide pragmatic and commercial advice on employment contracting, industrial disputes and help clarify obligations under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), various industrial instruments, workplace health and safety laws, anti-discrimination laws and workers compensation laws.
We also assist clients to navigate contentious employment issues, including representing them in disputes before both courts and tribunals, including the Fair Work Commission.
acted for various employers in proceedings commenced by employees alleging discrimination in the workplace.
acted for various employers in numerous unfair dismissal proceedings under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
acted for a company against a former employee with respect to the misuse of the company’s confidential client information.
acted for an employee in successfully opposing an injunction seeking to restrain him from working for a competing business.
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.
acted in proceedings for employers and employees in relation to both enforcing and opposing enforcement of post-termination restraints.
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2025-2026 | Labour & Employment Law
2025-2026 | Litigation