Employment and Workplace Relations
Collaborative, amicable relationships with employees are fundamental to the prosperity of any business.
In Australia, there is more legislation directed to the regulation of the relationship between employers and employees than anywhere else in the developed world.
The lawyers at Swaab are dedicated to ensuring that your business achieves success through positive employee relationships, despite the tangled web of legislation and other legal obligations that all businesses face.
Many of the problems experienced by employers arise because while the Fair Work Act has consolidated the award system, many of the new awards do not lend themselves easily to simplification. We help many employers by creating employment contracts which lessen exposure to awards, minimise the risk of claims and emphasise clarity, flexibility and simplicity.
Our employment team has acted for both employers and employees in a broad range of industries, including mining, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, logistics, health care, aged care, finance, professional services, building and construction, as well as the not-for-profit sector and government.
We understand that advice on employment law needs to be not only accurate and specific, but also swift. Our employment lawyers have the necessary experience to act quickly to solve your problems.
