Manage and incentivise your team
When you work with us, you will have a legally sound employment framework and the confidence to make difficult decisions without hesitation.
You will have employment contracts and policies that actually protect your business. You will know exactly how to handle a performance issue, complaint, or termination without creating liability. You will have experienced employment lawyers in your corner when a claim arrives, so you are never caught off guard.
Why employment law cannot be an afterthought
Employment claims are one of the most common and costly legal risks facing Australian businesses. Unfair dismissal applications, underpayment investigations, workplace harassment complaints, and discrimination claims can land without warning and escalate quickly if not handled correctly from the start.
The Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards, and relevant awards create a dense web of obligations that changes regularly. A contract drafted years ago, a policy that was never updated, or a termination handled without the right process can expose your business to significant liability even when your intentions were entirely reasonable.
At ADLV Law, we understand the commercial reality of managing people and give you practical advice that you can actually act on. Our employment lawyers have experience handling the full spectrum of workplace matters, from routine contracts through to complex litigation. We will help you build a legally sound employment framework and stand beside you when difficult situations arise.
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How we can help:
Employment contracts and agreements
Terminate an employee lawfully
Manage underperformance
Employee misconduct investigation
Defend an unfair dismissal claim
Respond to a discrimination claim
Restraint of trade and former employees
Respond to an underpayment claim
Workplace review and restructure
Employee share and equity schemes
Standard employment contract templates
Employing Australians as a foreign employer
Need employment law advice for your business?
Whether you are dealing with a difficult situation right now or want to get your employment framework right before problems arise, speak to one of our experienced employment lawyers today.
Our Great Lawyer Guarantee
We want to be part of your team over the long term. We'll achieve this by sticking closely to the following principles:
- We'll listen carefully to understand what you want to achieve. Then we'll thoroughly explain our advice and step you through the documents. You can be sure you'll know the full consequences.
- Our lawyers work as a team, so someone will always be available to answer your questions, or point you in the right direction. You will also benefit from a range of perspectives and experience.
- One of our key goals is to pass on as much knowledge as we can, so you can make your own informed decisions. We want to make you truly independent.
- We only do what we're good at. You can be confident that we know what we're doing and won't pass on the cost of our learning.
- For advice and documents, we provide a fixed or capped quote so you don’t take price risk. If you're in a dispute, we'll map out the process and costs so you know what to expect.
- We're not in this game for our egos. We're in it for a front row seat to witness your success.
We measure our success on how efficiently we have facilitated your objectives, enhanced your relationships, and reduced the level of stress for all involved.
If we sound like people you can work with, call us now and speak directly with a great lawyer.