Nicola works in our employment and workplace relations team, helping clients navigate complex issues across all areas of employment law. She has a strong focus on employee relations and litigation and has experience representing clients in the Fair Work Commission, the Australian Human Rights Commission, as well as State and Federal Courts.
Clients value Nicola for her practical and strategic approach to workplace issues, particularly sensitive and high-stakes maters. She advises on against unfair dismissals, general protections and discrimination claims, undertaking complex workplace investigations, and preparing employment-related policies, employment agreements and independent contractor agreements.
Nicola is a trusted advisor on workplace disputes and employment risk, helping clients manage challenging issues with confidence and clarity.
Experience
- Conducing workplace investigations for public and private organisations, including local councils and an ASX100 company.
- Advising on the application of employees’ post-employment obligations, including restraint of trade and breach of confidentiality.
- Appearing for employers in conciliations for unfair dismissal claims and general protections claims in the Fair Work Commission.
- Advising employers in relation to claims in the Federal Circuit and Family Court in general protections and anti-discrimination claims.
- Drafting contacts of employment and workplace policies and procedures.
- Advising in relation to compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), including advice on the National Employment Standards.