When you’re dealing with an issue that requires specialist knowledge and expertise, having the right team beside you makes all the difference. The Emplawyer team has been outstanding. Their knowledge, communication, guidance and ability to explain complex terms and terminology in a clear and practical way have been extremely valuable. What also stands out is their broader knowledge across other areas. Professional, knowledgeable, approachable and genuinely willing to help. An excellent team and a great partner to have when you need trusted advice and support.
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for employers.
Emplawyer is a modern boutique law practice focused solely on employment and workplace law, for employers. This sole focus, technical expertise as employment law Accredited Specialists, combined with a highly responsive and agile approach, allows Emplawyer to provide strategic, commercially astute, results-driven legal and workplace solutions to employers of all sizes, in all sectors.
Advising and representing employers throughout the lifecycle of employment (from hire to fire, and everything in between and beyond), since establishment in 2022, Emplawyer has carved out a reputation for delivering big-end-of-town expertise and outcomes without the overheads, inefficiencies, or price tag of larger firms.
Emplawyer provides a client-centric, outcomes-focused and value-driven service delivering uncompromised expert attention from senior accredited specialists, ensuring tangible value and real solutions for employers.
If you are looking for lawyers that you can not only talk to, but relate to, and who are responsive and focused on workable, practical legal solutions, you’ve found us here at Emplawyer.
With lawyers in Melbourne, Sydney and Newcastle servicing our clients nationally, our specialist lawyers and expert investigations team are on standby to support you and your business or organisation through whatever workplace issues you face, large or small.
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Employers.
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Whether it is hiring, firing, retiring or anything in between, if it is an employment or workplace relations issue, our specialist team can help.
Whether it is dealing with a complaint/grievance, defending a claim or ensuring your policies and training are up to date, our experienced team can help.
Whether it is Award or EA interpretation, negotiation, bargaining, right of entry, disputes or compliance, our specialist team has broad-ranging experience in dealing with all kinds of industrial issues across all industry sectors.
Whether it is assisting employers to navigate the complexities of the workers compensation regimes in each State, or to advise in relation to the management of complex premium or claim situations, our specialist team of experts can add value.
Whether it is conducting and managing investigations involving allegations of bullying, discrimination, harassment and other forms of workplace, sporting and governance-related misconduct, advising in relation to or regarding the process, findings and/or outcomes of an investigation, or upskilling/supporting your team to conduct internal investigations, our expert team can help.
Whether it is specifically tailored to your business or organisation, or an off-the-shelf solution, Emplawyer can expertly provide the right type of training for your workplace. Offering in-person sessions or workshops, live online or recorded training options (or any combination), please speak to the expert team at Emplawyer about how we can create a workplace training solution which best supports the outcomes your business or organisation is looking for.
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When you partner with Emplawyer you can be sure you are getting genuine relevant experience and technical expertise, as well as value for money and a genuine care for you, our client, without compromise.
Why clients choose Emplawyer
SA
Our organisation has been working with Emplawyer for a number of years now. Michelle is an amazing employment lawyer with a wealth of knowledge. Her and her team are always available, or quickly responsive and always give us accurate advice. It gives us peace of mind having Michelle and Emplawer on our team. Thanks for everything.
MB
I’ve known and worked with Michelle Dawson for many years on IR and employment law matters, and I continue to work with her through her business, Emplawyer, alongside her outstanding legal team. Michelle’s advice is always thoughtful, practical, and commercially sound. The team is highly responsive and consistently provides me and my colleagues with confidence and peace of mind knowing we have Michelle and her experts in our corner.
LB
I’ve called on Michelle’s advice over several organisations since 2007 and have consistently found her advice to be practical, reliable and commercially balanced. She has a strong understanding of the Australian IR landscape and can clearly explain the issues regarding any matter I seek her advice on. She is very responsive (same day) and professional, I highly recommend Michelle and Emplawyer to any organisation seeking high quality IR support.
JG
Michelle is by far the best lawyer I have worked with in my almost 30 year working life. She is professional, yet extremely personable, and is always responsive. If Michelle does not know the answer to a question, or it is not her area of expertise, she has a wealth of professional contacts to refer to – and they are always of a similar calibre to Michelle. I have worked with many large legal firms in my career, but Michelle is always my ‘go-to’ person.
SK
Michelle Dawson is an exceptional employment lawyer – down to earth, easy to work with, and a trusted adviser.
As an HR consultant, she’s my go to for clear, practical legal advice for my clients.
JB
Michelle is an exceptional employment lawyer. She combines deep technical expertise with practical, strategic advice that clients can actually use. Her communication is clear, commercial and solutions-focused. I would not hesitate to recommend Michelle and her team at Emplawyer to anyone needing employment advice.
AK
We use the services of Emplawyer on a regular basis for many of our clients. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a highly professional and responsive employment law specialist.
MT
Michelle and the team from Emplawyer are outstanding and their service is exceptional. I cannot recommend them more highly for their insight, knowledge, responsiveness and professionalism. Would never go to anyone else!
MM
Michelle and the team at Emplawyer are an outstanding employment law firm. They are incredibly responsive and provide advice that is not only technically sound, but also practical and commercial.
I’ve recommended Emplawyer to many of my clients across a wide range of industries. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Emplawyer to any business looking for pragmatic, trustworthy employment advice and training.
SE
I have worked closely with Michelle for more than a decade and would not hesitate to recommend her and the team for fast, responsive and outstanding advice when it comes to workplace relations. As our business has grown she has always been available to assist us manage the many challenges that can arise when managing a diverse and geographically distributed business.
AH
Michelle and the Emplawyer team are exceptional to work with. They are highly responsive, approachable, and consistently provide clear, practical and commercially sound advice. What truly sets them apart is their ability to explain complex legal matters in a way that is easy to understand for those without a legal background. They take the time to ensure we fully understand the risks, options and recommended approach.
MT
Michelle has an exceptional ability to cut through complexity and focus on what really matters, while still being thorough and commercially sound.
The whole team is responsive, professional and genuinely supportive. An outstanding employment law practice.
GT
I’ve worked with Michelle for over a decade and have partnered with her and the team at Emplawyer since the firm’s inception. Throughout that time, Michelle has been an exceptional adviser to our business.
I would not hesitate to recommend Michelle and the Emplawyer team to any organisation seeking trusted, high-quality employment law advice.
AT
In all our dealings with Emplawyer I have found Michelle to be highly professional, knowledgeable, thorough and an absolute pleasure to work with.
I highly recommend Michelle and her team to anyone needing help with any workplace/employment related legal problems.
PC
Emplawyer has been consistently exceptional. Michelle & her team are highly knowledgeable in employment and workplace law, providing clear, strategic advice every step of the way. They are responsive, detail-oriented, and approach every matter with a practical mindset – and in addition they are just lovely people to deal with.
I highly recommend Emplawyer to anyone needing trusted employment law support.
JA
We engaged Emplawyer to support us through an NCAT matter and mediation, and their professionalism and depth of employment law knowledge were outstanding. Michelle and her team guided us clearly through the process and helped us successfully negotiate a settlement in our favour. We felt well supported and confident having them on our side. Highly recommend, and we would absolutely use them again – whether for formal representation or simply as a trusted sounding board.
AC
A big thank you to Michelle at Emplawyer for being so professional, genuinely caring, and helping us reach such a positive outcome.
AS
Michelle and Sina brought a depth of expertise, a strategic view and practical action to assisting me and have my heartfelt gratitude for both the swift support they provided and the strategic advice which enabled me to resolve an employment law matter. I highly recommend both of them!
MM
I have been receiving support from Emplawyer for a number of years now, and have only had positive experiences. I have dealt with a number of their staff, and l have always found them to be helpful, efficient, and thorough.
Even though l am based in a different state, booking online appointments has never been an issue, and Emplawyer have always been very accommodating to make things work.
NB
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Phone: 03 9647 2391
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