Workplace Law
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Workplace Law

Workplace Law

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Sydney, NSW
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Workplace Law is a renowned legal firm dedicated to offering expert advice across a spectrum of areas including employment law, Award compliance, commercial law, Work Health and Safety (WHS), and sports law. Established in 2003, the firm has consistently focused on providing employers with guidance on employment law and workplace relations. Even as the Australian employment landscape has largely moved to a national system, Workplace Law retains a deep awareness of the existing State-based obligations, assisting clients in navigating and transitioning through these complex legal frameworks. The firm's diverse clientele includes large Australian public companies, international organisations operating within Australia, not-for-profit entities, local governments, and State-owned enterprises. These clients span various industries such as manufacturing, retail, insurance, sports, broadcasting, IT, and construction. This breadth of experience allows Workplace Law to address a wide range of sector-specific challenges, delivering tailored legal solutions that precisely meet the varied needs of their clients. At the heart of Workplace Law’s service is a proactive and collaborative approach. The firm prioritises seamless integration with clients' internal teams and external advisors to manage employment law and workplace relations efficiently. Committed to prevention, Workplace Law delivers comprehensive services such as Award and Agreement interpretation, contract drafting, and tailored training on critical workplace topics. In scenarios where litigation is unavoidable, the firm leverages its extensive expertise to vigorously defend clients, ensuring adept representation in State and Federal judicial bodies to secure favourable outcomes.

Practice Areas

Employment Law
Litigation & Disputes

Specialisations

Employment Law

At Workplace Law, we are committed to a proactive and preventative approach, helping clients navigate employment and workplace challenges effectively. Our expertise extends across drafting and interpreting Enterprise Agreements and Individual Flexibility Agreements, ensuring compliance with Modern Award or Enterprise Agreement requirements. We offer bespoke workplace training programmes tailored to address specific employment practices, covering diverse issues such as performance management, discrimination, and termination. Additionally, we provide guidance on managing employee conduct and the complexities of termination, addressing various scenarios like redundancy and summary dismissal, while meticulously managing associated legal obligations and risks. Our firm also offers comprehensive services in managing contractors, securing clients from emerging liabilities through well-constructed agreements. In situations where dispute resolution or litigation is unavoidable, our adept representation spans Tribunals, Courts, and Commissions, handling disputes related to unfair dismissal, adverse action, discrimination, and more. We protect clients' intellectual property and confidential information with strategic contract clauses and robust recovery actions. In matters of Business Transfer, we advise on compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009, covering vendor and purchaser concerns, employee entitlements, and award implications, ensuring a smooth transition process.

Our Team

Athena Koelmeyer

Athena Koelmeyer

Principal

locationSydney, NSW

Specialises in

Employment Law
Shane Koelmeyer

Shane Koelmeyer

Director and CEO

locationSydney, NSW

Specialises in

Employment Law

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Office Locations

Sydney, NSW

LocationLevel 32, Australia Square Tower, 264 George Street, Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 925..

Practice Categories

Commercial Law
Employment Law
  • Disputes
  • General Advice
  • Unfair Dismissal
  • Workers Compensation
Litigation & Disputes
  • Building and Construction
  • Civil
  • Collaborative Law
  • Debt Recovery
  • Defamation
  • General Advice
  • High court
  • Supreme Court