Workplace

We deliver practical, plain-English advice across all areas of employment law, including performance, misconduct, termination, workplace injuries, awards, business protection and drafting employment agreements and policies.

Australian employment laws are complex. Getting the fundamentals right is critical to ensuring compliance and reducing the risk of underpayment and other workplace claims. We help organisations meet their workplace obligations with confidence.

We help employers structure their workforce to meet evolving commercial needs, advising on labour models, enterprise bargaining, restructuring and redundancy, outsourcing and business transfers.

Workplace conflict impacts culture and performance. We act in complex disputes involving dismissal, adverse action, discrimination, harassment, underpayment, breach of contract and restraint of trade.

Allegations of bullying, harassment, discrimination, fraud or misconduct require prompt, impartial investigation. We conduct sensitive workplace investigations and advise on managing associated risks.

Our employment lawyers deliver tailored workplace training to support compliance and reduce claims. From appropriate workplace behaviour sessions covering discrimination and harassment, to HR training on award compliance, we provide practical, engaging guidance.

Position: Partner - Head of Workplace
Email: stephen.schoninger@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0407 947 998

Position: Partner
Email: kit.yap@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0403 252 697

Position: Senior Associate
Email: savanna.russo@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0487 749 122

Position: Associate
Email: natasha.prasad@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0492 317 536

Our self-assessment will help you identify some of the key risk indicators employers need to consider for their business.

Thinking of starting or buying a practice? Take a look at this checklist and consider all the requirements for embarking on a new business.

A Sydney medical practice and its director have been ordered to pay $36,000 in penalties for deliberately failing to comply with a Fair Work compliance notice.

Major changes to superannuation payment rules are coming on 1 July 2026 that will affect how your medical practice manages staff payments.

This checklist aims to assist medical practices in identifying potential ‘red flags’ that may increase the risk of payroll tax liability.