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
An effective response to a sexual harassment complaint
The issue: Company X is a multi-national company with a large workforce in Australia. It had excellent resources, including well written employment policies and procedures. When faced with an allegation of sexual harassment made by a junior employee against a senior manager, the Company found itself in very unfamiliar territory. Company X wanted to ensure both [...]
The challenge of managing injured employees
The issue: Company X is a medium sized enterprise and had an employee who was claiming to have been injured at work. The Company doubted the veracity of the claim and also wanted to know if they had to keep the employee ‘on the books’. The Managing Director was feeling frustrated and was considering dismissing the [...]
