Our employment lawyers act for both employees and employers across Australia, providing expert advice all aspects of workplace law, including unfair dismissal, workplace discrimination, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment, redundancy, employment contracts and employee share schemes.
We explain your rights and obligations under the Fair Work Act in plain language and deliver strategic, results-driven solutions that protect your workplace rights and achieve fair outcomes.
Whether you need an unfair dismissal lawyer, help addressing workplace bullying and harassment, workplace discrimination or workplace sexual harassment, or advice about redundancy, employment contracts or employee share schemes, our employment lawyers provide clear, practical guidance.
We also advise on performance management, workplace investigations, and Fair Work Commission representation, helping both employees and employers resolve disputes efficiently and fairly.
Our goal is to resolve matters quickly and cost-effectively, protecting your rights, minimising risk and restoring certainty at work.
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.
If you’ve experienced sexual harassment at work, we provide advice and representation to stop the conduct, protect your career and pursue compensation.
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.
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.
If you’ve been made redundant or face redundancy, we ensure you receive all your entitlements and that the process has been handled fairly.
We draft, review and negotiate employment contracts to ensure your rights and future interests are protected under the Fair Work Act and modern awards.
We advise on employee share schemes for both employers and employees, ensuring terms are clear, compliant and aligned with your interests.
Strong contracts and workplace policies are the foundation of compliant and productive workplaces.
As employment lawyers, we draft and review employment contracts, contractor agreements and policies that set clear terms on duties, remuneration, hours, leave, confidentiality, intellectual property, performance management, termination, restraints of trade and more.
Our team also designs incentive schemes and contractor engagement models that support business growth while avoiding sham contracting risks.
Documentation is updated as awards and case law evolve, and we train managers on applying it in day-to-day decisions, reducing disputes and strengthening workplace culture.
Understanding minimum entitlements is critical for compliance and budgeting.
Our employment lawyers advise on the National Employment Standards, modern award coverage and classification, pay rates, penalty rates, overtime, casual loading, leave, flexible work requests, rostering and breaks.
We help businesses identify underpayment risks through payroll and roster reviews, then design remediation strategies before issues escalate with the Fair Work Ombudsman.
For employees, we provide clear advice on whether you are receiving correct entitlements and act quickly to recover unpaid wages and leave.
Managing exits correctly reduces the risk of unfair dismissal, general protections and discrimination claims.
Our employment lawyers guide employers and employees through performance management, redundancy consultation, redeployment, notice and final pay.
We prepare improvement plans, warnings, letters and scripts to ensure a fair and defensible process.
For negotiated exits, we draft deeds of release covering confidentiality, restraints, payroll and finalisation of obligations, keeping timing and costs under control.
When workplace disputes arise, fast advice from an employment lawyer is essential.
We represent clients in the Fair Work Commission and courts for unfair dismissal, general protections, underpayment, discrimination, bullying, harassment and restraint enforcement.
Our team prepares evidence, submissions and negotiations, manages dealings with the Fair Work Ombudsman and resolve disputes through conciliation, mediation, settlement or litigation whilst balancing risk, cost and outcome.
Choosing the right employment lawyer can make all the difference. At Axe Legal, we combine technical precision, strategic insight and practical experience to deliver outcomes that matter.
We bring deep knowledge of employment law. Our lawyers take a commercial approach that prioritises strategy, compliance and results – helping you make confident and informed decisions.
We translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice. Whether it’s resolving a dispute, structuring a deal or navigating legal requirements, we focus on efficient, outcome-driven solutions.
You’ll work directly with an experienced employment lawyer who keeps you informed and provides support from start to finish. We value clarity, trust and genuine care in every client relationship.
We’re upfront about costs from day one. Our staged and flexible fee options give you full visibility and control over your legal spend without compromising on quality.
We’re here to protect your workplace rights
Our employment lawyers provide clear advice and practical solutions, helping you resolve disputes, manage risks and achieve fair outcomes.
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.
Guidance on National Employment Standards and award entitlements, including minimum rates, allowances, penalty and overtime, leave, flexible work and record keeping.
Process-driven exits that manage performance, redundancy, notice and final pay, with strategies that reduce unfair dismissal and general protections risk.
Representation in unfair dismissal, general protections, underpayment, bullying and discrimination matters, with fast, practical strategies for resolution.
