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CurrentEmployment and Industrial RelationsProviding strategic advice on compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), including advice on the National Employment Standards and modern awards.Advising on, and assisting with the bargaining and implementation of, enterprise agreements in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).Drafting and advising on terms and conditions of employment for all levels of employees, including executive service agreements for executive level employees.Advising on the use of independent contractor arrangements and drafting independent contractor agreements.Advising on the restraint and confidentiality obligations of former employees and acting for employers where their former employees have breached their restraint and confidentiality obligations.Advising on compliance with State and Federal anti-discrimination and equal opportunity legislation, including workplace policy formulation and implementation, and acting for employers in the defence of discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying claims.Advising on the effective performance management and disciplining of employees, including advising on termination of employment strategies and negotiated exits.Acting in industrial relations and employment litigation including bullying claims, unfair dismissal claims, unlawful termination claims, general protections claims, and common law disputes.Conducting workplace training and education on employment issuesPrivacyAdvising organisations on, and assisting organisations with, compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and various State privacy and surveillance legislation, including advising on and drafting privacy policies, internal privacy guidelines, privacy terms in supplier contracts, and data transfer deeds.Conducting presentations and training workshops on privacy obligations and compliance, including staff compliance training.Assisting organisations with responding to breach of privacy claims.
