Employment and Independent Contractor Agreements
While minimum employee entitlements (including those under modern awards) are protected by law, it is highly recommended that you formalise your employment relationships with written contracts. This can take the form of individual employment contracts with each employee, or an enterprise agreement negotiated between you and your employees and approved by the Fair Work Commission. Clear, well-drafted contracts safeguard both your business and your employees by explicitly outlining the rights and obligations of each party—helping to prevent misunderstandings during employment and providing clarity if disputes arise.
You may also choose to offer entitlements beyond the statutory minimums, positioning your business as an employer of choice and enhancing your appeal in the competitive labour market.
At MV Law, our experienced employment lawyers assist you in understanding your obligations and crafting tailored employment contracts that meet the specific needs of your business while ensuring compliance with applicable workplace laws and industry standards. Should disputes arise regarding an employee’s terms and conditions, we can help you develop an efficient and cost-effective strategy to resolve them.
Additionally, we provide advice and draft agreements for engaging workers other than employees—such as contractors or volunteers—ensuring that these arrangements are appropriate and legally sound for your business.
The MV difference
Whether you are a business, an employee or a contractor, we can help you understand your rights and obligations in the workplace. We can advise and represent you in relation to your employment and workplace relations matters, including any disputes that may arise.
As Canberra’s trusted employment and workplace relations lawyers, we have built a reputation for our passion, commitment and collaborative approach to employment and workplace relations needs. Our experienced employment and workplace relations lawyers take great pride in working closely with you to understand your needs and to develop strategic and pragmatic solutions to what are often tricky workplace issues.
We know that workplace disputes can have a devastating impact on workplace morale, productivity and, most concerningly, the wellbeing of everyone involved. We will listen to you and work with you. We will give you frank, plain-English advice about the strengths and weaknesses of your claim.
Combining deep legal expertise with genuine compassion, our employment lawyers will guide you through your challenging workplace issues with understanding and respect. We listen carefully, communicate clearly, and advocate firmly and fairly. Balancing professionalism with humanity, we strive not only to protect your rights but also to help you find closure, confidence, and a path forward.
We’ll work alongside you to achieve the best possible outcome and come up with practical and creative outcomes for resolution of your concerns. Our team helps you understand your rights and how to assert them effectively. We tailor our support to your needs—whether you prefer full-service representation or guidance behind the scenes to empower you to manage your legal dispute with confidence.
We provide full and transparent disclosure of all legal costs. While we typically request an initial deposit, we carefully track expenses and keep you informed throughout your matter so you can budget with confidence. This approach ensures you remain in control of your legal costs from start to finish.
Be empowered with workplace and employment solutions from our expert team.
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