Employment & Workplace
The modern workplace can be a skyscraper or a desk at home. Whatever the setup, there are laws governing how that workplace needs to be managed. Our experience across the full spectrum of employment law issues means our work is always directed towards achieving our clients’ key business goals.
Our Employment & Workplace Expertise
The team at Maddocks is versatile and experienced, with a large team of lawyers who work across a broad range of employment and workplace issues.
We ensure that our clients are receiving best practice advice through a deep understanding of both the law and their key objectives and strategies.
Our experience with government at all three tiers is one key strength. We are a leading supplier to the State of Victoria and work closely with the NSW State Government, as well as advising a number of federal authorities and departments. We also work closely with local government.
We’ve also supported many private sector enterprises to implement successful labour strategies and navigate compliance and risk management issues to the highest standards.
Our team anticipates issues and develops strategies for managing risk long before they become a cause for concern for our clients. The result is a cost-effective solution that’s in line with your strategic objectives.
Maddocks also has deep expertise assisting emergency services on the full range of issues particular to their vital public role.
Maddocks is proud to be a finalist for Workplace and Employment Team of the Year in the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards. 2023.
Find the right capabilities to support you and browse the latest insight from the team below.
What we achieve for our Employment & Workplace clients
Select the objective that you need assistance with.
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Manage your workforce
We support clients with legal and business insights that help them manage their workforce, preventing and resolving issues.
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Maintain a safe workplace
We assist clients navigate a range of safety issues under WHS and OHS laws.
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Resolving disputes
From time to time, clients sometimes need legal expertise to solve employment disputes that arise.
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Advocacy
When needed to argue a client’s case in court, our advocacy service provides clients with astute and cost-effective advice.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
We offer Alternative Dispute Resolution to corporate and government clients, including mediation and arbitration.
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Anti-Discrimination
Our work spans investigations into and policies preventing discrimination in the workplace.
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Employment, Remuneration & Benefits
Our employment law service spans recruitment, remuneration policies and benefits for your workforce.
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Industrial Relations
We offer advice and negotiation strategies for organisations experiencing industrial relations issues.
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Privacy, Data & Information Law
We offer top line strategic advice and policy drafting support to help improve business privacy practices.
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Royal Commissions, Inquiries & Inquests
Our Royal Commissions and inquiries team is one of Australia’s leaders in the field, resulting in strategic advice that benefits our clients.
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Workplace Health & Safety
We assist clients navigate a range of safety laws and regulations.
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Manage your workforce
Anti-Discrimination
Our work spans investigations into and policies preventing discrimination in the workplace.
Learn more
Employment, Remuneration & Benefits
Our employment law service spans recruitment, remuneration policies and benefits for your workforce.
Learn more
Industrial Relations
We offer advice and negotiation strategies for organisations experiencing industrial relations issues.
Learn more
Privacy, Data & Information Law
We offer top line strategic advice and policy drafting support to help improve business privacy practices.
Learn more
- Maintain a safe workplace
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Resolving disputes
Advocacy
When needed to argue a client’s case in court, our advocacy service provides clients with astute and cost-effective advice.
Learn more
Alternative Dispute Resolution
We offer Alternative Dispute Resolution to corporate and government clients, including mediation and arbitration.
Learn more
Royal Commissions, Inquiries & Inquests
Our Royal Commissions and inquiries team is one of Australia’s leaders in the field, resulting in strategic advice that benefits our clients.
Learn more
Insights from the Team
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Other services used by our Employment & Workplace clients
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Employment, Remuneration & Benefits
Our employment law service spans recruitment, remuneration policies and benefits for your workforce.
Learn more
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Industrial Relations
We offer advice and negotiation strategies for organisations experiencing industrial relations issues.
Learn more
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Workplace Health & Safety
We assist clients navigate a range of safety laws and regulations.
Learn more
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