Employment Lawyer

Our experienced employment lawyers act for both employees and employers across Australia to provide a full suite of employment law services, from drafting and reviewing contracts, contractor agreements and workplace policies, to advising on entitlements, performance management, disputes and termination.

We combine our technical knowledge with practical strategies that manage risk, protect rights and achieve commercial outcomes. Whether you need proactive workplace compliance or urgent representation in the Fair Work Commission, our lawyers deliver clear advice and effective solutions.

Workplace Challenges We Handle

Our employment lawyers act for both employees and employers across Australia. We explain your rights and obligations in plain language and provide clear, practical strategies. From entitlements and contracts to disputes and workplace change, we help you navigate the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), modern awards and the National Employment Standards with confidence.

Unfair Dismissal

If you’ve been dismissed in a way that’s harsh, unjust or unreasonable, our employment lawyers can advise on your rights and represent you in the Fair Work Commission.

Sexual Harassment

If you’ve experienced sexual harassment at work, we provide advice and representation to stop the conduct, protect your career and pursue compensation.

Bullying & Harassment

If you’re being bullied or harassed at work, we can help you apply to stop the behaviour and protect your health, wellbeing and ongoing employment.

Workplace Discrimination

If you’ve been treated unfairly because of your age, race, gender, disability or other protected attribute, we can help you enforce your rights and claim compensation.

Redundancy

If you’ve been made redundant or face redundancy, we ensure you receive all your entitlements and that the process has been handled fairly.

Employment Contracts

We draft, review and negotiate employment contracts to ensure your rights and future interests are protected under the Fair Work Act and modern awards.

Employee Share Schemes

We advise on Employee Share Schemes for both employers and employees, ensuring terms are clear, compliant and aligned with your interests.

Contracts and Policies

Employee Entitlements

Ending Employment

Disputes

Contracts and Policies

Employee Entitlements

Ending Employment

Disputes

Contracts and Policies

Compliant contracts, contractor agreements and policies that align with the National Employment Standards and modern awards, with clear settings for duties, pay, leave, confidentiality and termination.

Draft template and bespoke employment contracts, letters of offer and variations
Draft independent contractor agreements and engagement frameworks
Develop policies, procedures and practices for your business
Prepare, negotiate and advise in respect to employee incentive/share schemes

Employee Entitlements

Guidance on National Employment Standards and award entitlements, including minimum rates, allowances, penalty and overtime, leave, flexible work and record keeping.

Advise you on your rights and obligations under the National Employment Standards and other workplace entitlements
Map award coverage and classifications, and confirm minimum rates and allowances
Help you calculate, manage and claim leave entitlements
Negotiate changes to modern awards through individual flexibility arrangements

Ending Employment

Process-driven exits that manage performance, redundancy, notice and final pay, with strategies that reduce unfair dismissal and general protections risk.

Prepare internal processes and documentation to manage underperformance and serious misconduct
Prepare template and bespoke warning and termination letters
Advise you on how to best carry out a termination of employment or redundancy
Provide advice to prevent unfair dismissal, unlawful termination or discrimination claims

Disputes

Representation in unfair dismissal, general protections, underpayment, bullying and discrimination matters, with fast, practical strategies for resolution.

Act in unfair dismissal, general protections and contract claims in the Fair Work Commission and courts
Manage underpayment claims and Fair Work Ombudsman investigations
Run or defend bullying, harassment and discrimination matters, and negotiate settlement
Enforce or resist post employment restraints, and protect confidential information and intellectual property

Client Testimonials

Stefan from Axe Legal was refreshing to deal with. He saw clarity in the situation quickly and rather that protract anything legally, he utilised strategic and to the point communications to address a situation nimbly. It was a very quick and time saving step to engage him.

I enquired with three other legal firms before engaging Axe Legal to assist me in a workplace unfair dismissal claim. Right from the get go the team were knowledgeable and understood quickly what approach would be best. Well communicated and detailed plans were executed in a timely and accurate way with no need for corrections on my part. I achieved a favourable outcome in a very short time with the strategy adopted. Very professional but personable too putting my needs first and giving a good balance of risk management. Very well recommended. Thank you gentlemen.

I engaged Axe Legal re an unfair dismissal case which had been filed late (out of time). Boris was invaluable in the detailed preparation of submissions required to overcome this obstacle often working late into the night. The case was settled by the respondent before a full hearing was required. I can only assume that the submissions made were instrumental in the positive outcome achieved. Boris acted in a most professional manner at all times and were sympathetic to the intricacies of my situation and health at the time. I have no reservations recommending Axe Legal.

Professional and understanding lawyers. They provide legal advice while referencing experience to ensure the individual is able to make a well informed decision. Highly recommend their services.

Boris and Stefan helped me get an amazing outcome in unfair dismissal. They were patient and caring during the initial consultation (which they did not charge me for) and quick to respond to all my questions. From the moment I engaged them I sat back and watched them manage my unfair dismissal matter from beginning to end. They helped me get the compensation I deserve and followed through on all of their promises. I highly recommend Axe Legal to anyone that has been unfairly dismissed.

When I engaged Axe Legal, I was under a lot of stress after having been dismissed without a valid reason. Boris explained the unfair dismissal process in simple terms, assured me every step of the way and helped me negotiate 12 weeks compensation, a statement of service and to have my dismissal recorded as a resignation during the conciliation conference. I cannot thank him enough for his support throughout this stressful period and for getting me the best possible outcome so I can put this chapter of my life behind me.

Employment Lawyer

Workplace Challenges We Handle

Unfair Dismissal

Sexual Harassment

Bullying & Harassment

Workplace Discrimination

Redundancy

Employment Contracts

Employee Share Schemes

Contracts and Policies

How we can help

Employee Entitlements

How we can help

Ending Employment

How we can help

Disputes

How we can help

Contracts and Policies

Employee Entitlements

Ending Employment

Disputes

Client Testimonials

WHAT WE DO

WHAT WE DO