Employment Law – Protecting Your Workplace Rights and Interests
The employment law team at Parke Lawyers has the skills, experience, and expertise to represent your interests — whether in negotiations, compliance, or workplace disputes.
Workplace issues are rarely simple. They can quickly become complex, costly, and stressful, particularly given the fast-changing legal framework that governs employment relationships in Australia. That is why both employers and employees need expert legal advice and support to navigate their rights, obligations, and risks.
Why Employment Law Advice Matters
The employment law landscape in Australia has shifted significantly in recent years, with new legislation and compliance obligations affecting every employer. The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), the National Employment Standards (NES), and modern awards create a framework of minimum rights and responsibilities — but applying these in practice often raises complicated questions.
Failure to comply can expose businesses to penalties, costly litigation, reputational damage, and workplace disruption. For employees, lack of understanding can mean missed entitlements or unfair treatment going unchallenged.
At Parke Lawyers, we provide clear, practical advice to resolve issues early, minimise risk, and protect your interests.
Our Employment Law Services
Our employment law specialists offer a full range of services, including advice and representation in relation to:
- Transitional Employment Agreements – guidance on obligations for individual transitional arrangements.
- Common Law Employment Agreements – particularly for employees earning over $150,000 per year, where award coverage may not apply.
- Modern Awards – introduced on 1 January 2010, governing wages, classifications, and conditions across industries.
- National Employment Standards (NES) – the 11 minimum standards that apply to all employees under the national system, covering matters such as hours of work, leave entitlements, and termination notice.
- Fair Work Commission matters – representation in disputes, unfair dismissal claims, general protections applications, enterprise bargaining, and award interpretations.
Acting for Employers
For employers, we provide strategic legal advice to ensure compliance and support business success. Our services include:
- Drafting and reviewing contracts, policies, and enterprise agreements
- Advising on performance management, restructuring, and redundancies
- Representing employers in unfair dismissal or adverse action claims
- Assisting with workplace investigations and disciplinary processes
- Providing training and advice on managing workplace risks
Acting for Employees
For employees, we act to protect your rights and entitlements in the workplace. We can assist with:
- Reviewing and negotiating employment contracts
- Advising on redundancy entitlements, workplace rights, and award coverage
- Representing you in unfair dismissal or discrimination matters
- Resolving disputes over pay, leave, or entitlements
- Supporting you in claims before the Fair Work Commission or courts
Why Choose Parke Lawyers?
- Specialist expertise – decades of experience advising employers (ranging from large ASX-listed companies and government through to small businesses) and employees across multiple industries
- Strategic and practical solutions – clear advice that balances legal compliance with workplace realities
- Strong representation – experienced advocates in negotiation, mediation, and litigation
- Client-focused service – we tailor our advice to your unique situation and goals
Contact Parke Lawyers today to speak with our employment law specialists. Whether you are an employer needing compliance advice, or an employee seeking to protect your rights, we will provide the clear, practical, and effective support you need.
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