Public sector employers are governed more by State based legislation, but the principles are generally the same to those in the Federal workplace relations system.
Our Employment Lawyers are well versed in the legislation that applies to public sector organisations and can assist with all employment law matters arising for public sector employers.
We act for numerous local government organisations throughout Queensland assisting them with general employment law advice, as well as conducting workplace investigations and advising on complex executive level matters.
We are easily accessible to any Queensland Government body or department due to being on the following panels:
- Whole of Queensland Government Legal Services panel for Workplace and Industrial
- Queensland Local Buy Panel for the provision of Legal Services
- Queensland Local Buy panel for Human Resources and Employee Services
Contact one of our experienced Employment Lawyers who will be happy to assist you with matters such as:
- understanding employee entitlements;
- preparing or reviewing employment contracts, workplace policies and independent contract agreements; and
- enterprise bargaining and preparing enterprise agreements.
‘Public Sector’ Related News
PUBLIC SECTOR
Rise of the unregistered “fake” union
Unregistered “fake” unions have increased their presence in Queensland and New South Wales,[1] and are actively supporting the anti-mandate movement in respect of COVID-19 vaccinations. These organisations are targeting new members in the nursing, teaching and law enforcement industries. Most (if not all) of these organisations have been established as corporations. This means that the […]
PUBLIC SECTOR
Attempt to arrange IME falls foul of Information Privacy Principles
In the recent decision of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Tribunal) in AA v State of Queensland (Office of Industrial Relations) [2021][1] an employee was awarded $20,000 in compensation due to the unlawful disclosure of his personal information. Relevant background The matter concerned an employee who had been absent from work for an extended […]
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Queensland’s Health Heroes to Receive Additional Two Days Leave
The Queensland Government has announced frontline and support health care staff will be able to access up to an additional two days leave in acknowledgment of their hard work during COVID-19. The additional leave will apply to Queensland Health permanent and temporary full-time health care staff (non-executive) for the Department of Health, Hospital and Health […]
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Extensive variation to the Local Government Industry Award – Operative from 29 May 2020
The Fair Work Commission has extensively varied a number of Tranche 2 awards, including the Local Government Industry Award as a result of the Commission’s 4-yearly review of modern awards. The variations conclude technical and drafting matters for such awards. Any outstanding issues not yet determined will be finalised by future variation to the award. […]