Employment Law

McDonald, Slater & Lay are well placed to advise on a broad range of issues in this practice area including employment agreements, unfair dismissal and redundancy, anti-discrimination, equal opportunity, sexual harassment, Occupational Health and Safety and workers compensation.

We represent both employers and employees and recognise an integral part of a business is its people.

Areas we can assist in include:-

• Standard Letters of Offer
• Senior Executive Contracts
• Fixed Terms Contracts
• Workplace Agreements such as AWAs and Collective Agreements
• Independent Contractural/Consultancy Agreements
• HR Manuals and Policies
• Training sessions for staff concerning sexual harassment and implementation of policies
• Representation at the Australian Industrial Relations Commission and other Courts/Tribunals and Commissions
• Disciplinary and redundancy procedure implementation
• Advising on GEERS and other employee entitlement issues
• Workers compensation issues
• OH&S Risk Management
• Award implementation and applicability

We pride ourselves on understanding the real areas of concern and assisting in a timely, practical and cost effective manner.