Welcome
Welcome to Devine Law at Work.
Are you looking for legal advice on employment law that is easy to understand and to apply? Would you prefer to obtain legal services which represent an investment in the Company you work for or the business you own, rather than a throwaway expense? Would you like to have access to a senior lawyer who is both a specialist in employment law and is approachable?
If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then consider Devine Law at Work.
Devine Law at Work is in the business of helping people work together for better results. We are a law firm and consultancy which specialises in Australian employment law and workplace relations.
We make it easy for people in business to get clear, concise and relevant information and advice about employment law and workplace relations. Our services represent an investment by our client in their business because of our commitment to and focus on:
- prevention and minimisation of legal risks;
- transformation of workplace issues into learning opportunities and long term solutions;
- the enhancement of the internal expertise of the business, including the professional development of managers and internal advisers;
- continual improvement.
We understand that all workplaces are a work in progress and that all workplace issues are an opportunity for improvement. We combine our pragmatism with legal expertise and a relationship focused approach to ensure that your experience of getting legal advice is a relief not a burden.
All great business relationships begin with a conversation. To begin, you need only to send me an email or give me a call. I look forward to hearing from you.
Elizabeth Devine
Principal, Solicitor and Workplace Relations Consultant
T: + 61 2 9568 2007
M: 0410 622 887
E. elizabeth@devinelaw.com.au
News from Devine Law at Work
Work Health and Safety Act 2011
On 1 January 2012 significant new work health and safety laws will commence in New South Wales and across the rest of Australia, with the exception of Victoria and Western Australia. Importantly, directors and senior management will be prevented from delegating work health and safety obligations under this new legislation and will have onerous due [...]
Health, Safety & Ability at Work workshops now open for bookings
With the imminent commencement of new OH&S laws in January 2012, we’re excited to bring you this half day workshop which will enhance your skills and expertise in this tricky aspect of business life. You’ll learn what directors, managers and advisers need to know and do to successfully make their way through the legal maze. We’re [...]
July 2011 – Increase to income threshold for Unfair Dismissal claims
The income threshold for unfair dismissal claims increased on 1 July 2011 to $118,100. This means that, provided that all other relevant eligibility criteria are satisfied, an employee earning less than the threshold will be eligible to make an unfair dismissal claim against his/her employer.
June 2011 – 2011 Wage Case Decision
On 3 June 2011 Fair Work Australia handed down its wage case decision for this year. It decided to award an increase of 3.4% for all award employees and to increase the national minimum wage to $15.51 per hour. It also confirmed an expected increase in casual loading to 22 per cent. These changes took [...]
