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Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) is an award-winning law firm exclusively representing employers. We specialise in workplace relations, employment law and industrial relations. Trusted by top ASX-listed companies, government agencies and leading organisations across key industries, we provide practical, business-focussed advice that keeps our clients ahead of risk and change.
Specialists in workplace and employment law

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Specialists in workplace and employment law

Because we are involved at the coalface of legislation, we can offer clients a unique understanding of not just what the law states, but how it will operate in practice. Whether it is help with an unfair dismissal, advice on terminating an employee or getting legal support for a workplace investigation, we can help you.

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Our Expertise

Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination

Need help managing a bullying complaint or dealing with a toxic employee? You have legal obligations to provide a safe workplace and we can help you achieve that.

Employment Law

From recruitment right through the employment lifecycle to termination, redundancy, or restructure, issues arise when contracts or policies fail to communicate correct terms of engagement. Getting the right legal advice at the start can set your business up for success.

HR Consulting

Where businesses require assistance for specific HR projects, the highly experienced ABLA team have the expertise to ensure your project is completed successfully and on-time.

Industrial Relations

Industrial Relations (IR) refers to the complex framework of laws, practices, and relationships that govern how employers, employees and unions interact in the workplace. In Australia, IR plays a pivotal role in shaping the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of all parties involved, making it a critical area of focus for employers.

Owner-Driver Arrangements

Owner-drivers and owner-operators are a unique form of contractor engaged by most major transport enterprises, as well as hundreds of minor companies. It is the area comprised of road transport contractors supplying transport services to other businesses, where the owner/operator of the contractor is personally involved in the driving of a vehicle.

Psychosocial Hazards

With increasing regulatory focus on mental health and workplace safety, ensuring compliance has never been more important. ABLA works with your organisation to navigate these complexities so you can build a resilient, engaged and safety-focused workforce.

Work Health & Safety

Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) works with employers to manage work health and safety (WHS) issues. Our team knows the importance of comprehensive safety management systems to ensure you are meeting your employer obligations.

Workplace Investigations

Workplace investigations represent a significant risk and liability to your organisation if not carried out the right way. One of the common mistakes you can make is not getting a third party involved from the beginning.

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Latest Resources

Bias by algorithm: Can AI make you liable for discrimination?
Article

Bias by algorithm: Can AI make you liable for discrimination?

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in recruitment and HR processes, Australian employers face a growing compliance blind spot: what happens when an algorithm discriminates?

Positive Duty compliance: 10 key questions to ask when protecting employees from the public
Article

Positive Duty compliance: 10 key questions to ask when protecting employees from the public

Since the introduction of the Positive Duty in 2022, the focus has been on how employers can protect employees from other employees. But what about protection from third parties such as customers, contractors and members of the public?

The fall-out from Qantas
Article

The fall-out from Qantas

The industrial relations world is still coming to terms with the sheer scale of the Federal Court’s decision, imposing a $90 million penalty on the company.

'Positive Duty', Sexual Harassment and other Unlawful Behaviour
Training courses

'Positive Duty', Sexual Harassment and other Unlawful Behaviour

Since December 2023, the Federal Government's new legislation imposing a 'positive duty' on all employers is now enforceable. This positive duty requires all employers to take proactive steps to eliminate sexual harassment from occurring in the workplace. This training course is designed to help you achieve this.

Employment Law for Managers/Team Leaders
Training courses

Employment Law for Managers/Team Leaders

If you manage employees and you have not done a refresher employment law training course, this is for you. With such a wide range of amendments to employment and workplace relations law made over the past few years, are you confident your business has amended contracts and policies to be in line with these new legal obligations? 

Return to work process for employers
Training courses

Return to work process for employers

This course gives WHS professionals, HR professionals and employers the practical tools to manage workers’ compensation claims and support a safe return to work while meeting legal requirements and minimising business risk.

Avoiding litigation: The role of mediation in workplace disputes
Webinar

Avoiding litigation: The role of mediation in workplace disputes

In this free webinar, nationally accredited mediators Kate Thomson and Tamsin Lawrence explore how mediation can be used to manage and resolve workplace disputes before they escalate.

WHS: 10 priorities for your business
Webinar On Demand

WHS: 10 priorities for your business

In this free webinar, we outline the 10 WHS priorities every business should be focusing on right now.

Workplace investigations - most common mistakes made
Webinar On Demand

Workplace investigations - most common mistakes made

In this one-hour session our employment law experts unpack the most common mistakes employers make when managing workplace investigations - and what you need to do differently.

Union Right of Entry & Delegates' Rights
Toolkit

Union Right of Entry & Delegates' Rights

The recent legislative amendments have increased the rights for unions to enter an employer's site. They also afford greater rights and protections to union delegates in the workplace. This toolkit is a guide for your business that will help you manage situations lawfully. It includes checklists and tips to help manage incidents as they occur.

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Whistleblower Hotline Service

Taking a proactive stance against fraud, corruption and misconduct by providing a safe and confidential channel for staff to report such behaviour builds trust and loyalty.  ABLA can provide this service to your business via the Whistleblower Hotline.

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Toolkit

Flexible Work Arrangements

From 6 June 2023 changes were made to the Fair Work Act 2009 that included the process for employers responding to requests for flexible work. The process is not a simple 'tick and flick'. This toolkit will provide employers with a clear and concise approach to these requests.

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