For Employers
Imagine being fully confident in any employment situation with any employee. How different would it be if you had access to a workplace law business partner who knew your business, worked with you to achieve your management goals, providing objective legal advice when you need it at an agreed cost.
We help employers like you do your best work, drop the stress and take control of your workplace.
Working with McDonald Stanley is different from other law firms. We come to your workplace, show up for formal meetings and offer fixed fee billing with payment plans. Our advice is based on our legal experience in the Employment Relations Authority and the Employment Court.
If you are looking for proven methods and strategies, sound advice and representation backed by years of experience and wide legal knowledge, you are in the right place.
Services
Employment Strategies
We provide employment law advice, documents and representation in employment law based processes and meetings to support and promote your business decisions and management prerogatives. Types of supported processes include disciplinary and performance matters, restructure proposals and transfer of employment following sale of business.
Dispute Management
We support employers to engage in dispute processes with the goal of practical solutions. We help you navigate the dispute resolution process including representing you at mediation, the Employment Relations Authority or the Employment Court if needed.
Workplace Health & Safety*
We support your WHS systems by ensuring you are meeting your executive diligence requirements by way of regular meetings, systems knowledge, annual reporting and objective setting. We will assist you with regular observations and auditing.
*12 month minimum project.
Custom Drafting
We are experienced in drawing bespoke Individual Employment Agreements and documents that support the entire employment relationship including:
recruitment, onboarding, induction
workplace policies
contractor's agreements
post employment restraints
Workplace Development & Business Coaching
Are you setting up a new workplace or is it time to strengthen your foundations through great work practices and systems?
We help you to design and implement strategies and work systems to achieve your workplace goals, increase your confidence as an employer and reduce your legal risks.
Development and coaching is a 6 month minimum commitment.