Employment & Industrial Relations Law
Why choose McKays Solicitors?
The employment and industrial relations law team at McKays are experts in providing advice to employers and employees in all areas of employment and industrial relations law.
The team has extensive knowledge and experience working for large, medium and small employers, as well as employees, in a range of industries including mining, building and construction, manufacturing, agriculture, health care and social assistance and retail.
The team’s focus is on providing practical, solution-based advice that enables clients to navigate this complex area of law and achieve their commercial objectives while minimising legal risk.
Services In This Area
The team provides advice on all areas of employment and industrial relations law, including:
- Employment contracts and independent contractor agreements
- Policies and procedures
- Enterprise agreements
- Employee management (including performance management)
- Discrimination, harassment and bullying
- Unfair dismissal and general protections
- Workplace investigations
- Unpaid wages and entitlements
- Employment considerations associated with buying and selling businesses, or restructuring
- Termination of employment
- Protection of intellectual property and confidential information
- Restraint of trade
- Workers’ compensation
- Workplace training
- Workplace health and safety
Our Unique Local Advantage
While the team assists employers and employees across Queensland and interstate – the team has unique local experience advising employers and employees in key industries which drive the economy in the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday Region.
The team are here to assist employers and employees needing a dedicated team in the region to provide them with high-quality advice on all employment and industrial relations matters.
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Meghan is a Senior Associate, practising exclusively in Industrial Relations and Employment Law. Meghan has worked exclusively in industrial relations and employment law at a high level for a specialist boutique Brisbane firm for the last 6 years – but has come home to settle in Mackay to be closer to family.
Tamara holds a Bachelor of Laws, First Class Honours Degree from James Cook University and was also the recipient of the University Medal upon graduating. She has many awards and recognitions to her name, including the Una Prentice Memorial Trust Award by the Women Lawyers Association of Queensland (for achieving the highest grades of all female law graduates in her year) and in 2021 was recognised as a Finalist in the 30 under 30 Lawyers Weekly Awards in the Employment and Industrial Relations category.
Latest news
Employment and industrial relations laws are ever changing, therefore it is important to ensure that you stay up to date. This is particularly important for employers to minimise their risk of non-compliance with any legal developments that may affect their business. To help you keep up to date, you can follow our website, LinkedIn page and subscribe to our email updates. These channels will also advise of any upcoming webinars/seminars being held by the team.
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