If you are starting a new job or reviewing your current role, our employment contract lawyers can help.
We prepare, review and negotiate contracts to secure your pay, benefits and workplace rights.
Employment contract law is complex, with rules about minimum entitlements, notice and restraints, but our experienced lawyers give you clarity and act quickly to protect your career.
An employment contract is the agreement that sets out the terms of your working relationship. It may be written or verbal, and can include both express terms (like hours, pay and duties) and implied terms (such as the requirement to provide reasonable notice if none is stated).
We help employees understand exactly what your contract means, including your rights under the National Employment Standards (NES), awards and enterprise agreements, and whether implied terms affect your role.
For employers, we prepare contracts that are clear, compliant and enforceable, reducing the risk of disputes and making sure your staff understand their rights and obligations.
A well-drafted contract should cover key matters such as pay, duties, leave entitlements, hours of work, termination clauses, confidentiality and restraints of trade.
It must also comply with the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and minimum entitlements under the NES.
We review contracts for employees to confirm that all promised benefits and entitlements are properly documented, while also identifying risks such as unfair restraints or unclear termination clauses.
At the same time, we help employers draft contracts that reflect their business needs, ensure compliance with workplace laws, and set clear expectations for both parties.
Contract terms can often be reviewed or negotiated before signing — and sometimes during employment if circumstances change.
For employees, we provide plain-English advice before you sign, ensuring bonuses, incentives and other entitlements are properly recorded, and negotiating improvements where possible.
For employers, we update and negotiate contracts to reflect business changes, including through individual flexibility arrangements, ensuring any amendments are valid, enforceable and aligned with business objectives.
Employment contracts are not set in stone. They can be varied by agreement, and in some cases employers have rights to make limited unilateral changes. They can also be enforced if obligations are not being met.
We advise employees on their ongoing responsibilities under their contracts, such as confidentiality, performance standards or conflict-of-interest clauses, and challenge unlawful or unfair variations.
We also assist employers to lawfully vary contracts, enforce contractual rights, and manage disputes when obligations are breached, helping to prevent issues escalating into costly claims.
Executive and senior employment contracts are often complex and high-stakes. They can include bonus and incentive schemes, share options, restraints of trade, and detailed provisions about termination, notice and redundancy.
We represent executives and senior employees by reviewing and negotiating these contracts to safeguard their financial security, entitlements and future career opportunities.
For employers, we draft and enforce senior contracts that protect legitimate business interests such as confidential information, client relationships and workforce stability, while ensuring the terms are legally enforceable.
Whether you are signing a new agreement, renegotiating terms, or managing existing staff, having an expert review an employment contract gives you confidence and leverage. Our lawyers help both employees and employers secure contracts that are clear, fair and enforceable.
We make sure contracts accurately set out salary, bonuses, incentives and allowances, giving employees peace of mind and employers clarity to prevent disputes. Clear, upfront terms reduce misunderstandings and strengthen your position if issues arise later.
We ensure contracts comply with workplace laws so employees understand their rights and employers remain compliant. This protects you from costly mistakes and provides confidence that your agreement meets all minimum standards.
We review restraints and confidentiality clauses to keep them reasonable for employees and enforceable for employers. With balanced terms, careers are protected without compromising legitimate business interests.
We help employees and employers resolve contract issues early to minimise disruption and avoid litigation. Acting quickly with the right advice can save time, money and unnecessary stress.
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Employment contracts shape careers, pay, and business relationships. Our employment contract lawyers provide clear advice and strong representation so employees and employers can move forward with certainty and confidence.
Our employment contract lawyers deliver specialist advice, personal service and proven results in contract matters.
We focus on clear, outcome-driven advice that helps you resolve issues quickly and effectively, with solutions tailored to your situation.
We’ve negotiated favourable terms, reduced unfair restraints and secured better entitlements for employees, while drafting and enforcing strong contracts for employers.
You work directly with an experienced lawyer who listens to your goals and provides clear, practical advice.
We resolve issues early, avoid unnecessary disputes, and give upfront guidance so you know exactly where you stand.
