Looking for an Employment Lawyer?
You are in the right place.
Anderson Legal is dedicated to resolving workplace problems.
About Anderson Legal
This firm safeguards what matters most and acts purposefully in times of crisis. It acts for employers and employees.
Having successfully represented litigants in the High Court of Australia, Royal Commissions, Fair Work Commission and multiple other courts and tribunals, Andrew Anderson has a demonstrated record of success in complex and difficult cases.
As a boutique law firm, Anderson Legal is dedicated to providing expert advice and representation in dealing with workplace issues. Although based in Brisbane, this firm assists clients nationally.
Andrew Anderson, Legal Director, is an experienced lawyer who has been independently described by the Courier Mail as “one of the best legal minds” and a “leading corporate and white-collar crime lawyer” (16 December 2021)
Personalised Solutions
Anderson Legal takes the time to understand the circumstances and priorities of each of its clients, and tailors legal solutions accordingly.
To solve a ‘legal problem’, many people think all they need is the ‘legal answer’.
If only it was that simple for many workplace problems…
Workplace issues are often tied up with other considerations that can’t be ignored – reputational risks, commercial realities, and opportunity costs.
This firm offers personalised strategies to resolve workplace issues.
Brisbane Employment Lawyer
If you have searched for a ‘Brisbane employment lawyer’ or ’employment lawyer in Brisbane’, you will see there are many options. Why choose Anderson Legal?
The areas of law Anderson Legal handles are deliberately narrow and deep, ensuring this firm can handle all cases to the highest standards. The firm is transparent about costs and maintains the highest standards of ethical conduct.
To maintain the highest standards, this firm must sometimes decline to take on new clients to focus on existing ones. This firm will always try to identify who may be in a position to help you in such instances.
Staff Recruitment
The legal risks for employers and businesses during recruitment processes are not always fully considered – until an issue emerges.
Risks are present at all stages of recruiting staff, from the nature of the role itself to advertising, interviewing, selecting, and agreeing on an employment contract.
Employment Contracts
Employment relationships operate in the context of numerous laws that impact employment contracts and agreements. Understanding what is and is not stated in a contract – and why – is critical for employers.
It is common for contracts to be silent about various issues, which may still be implied in some way.
Policies & Procedures
No matter how big or small a business or organisation, policies and procedures are crucial to ensure compliance with laws, as well as to give guidance to staff about how to handle day-to-day tasks.
One of the challenges employers can face is ensuring their policies and procedures are up to date, appropriate, and practical.
Management Action
The failure to properly implement performance management systems often often exposes employers to real risks and unfair accusations.
This firm assists employers to minimise risk when managing staff, as well as to respond to employee underperformance and other common employee-related issues in the workplace, such as illness and injury.
Disciplinary Processes
All workplaces should have proper processes to ensure that when disciplinary action is contemplated, systems or procedures are in place to manage legal, commercial and reputational risks.
Failure to follow proper processes can give rise to successful claims against employers. Learn more here about minimising such risks.
End of Employment
It is common for disputes to arise at the end of employment, such as concerning confidentiality obligations, breaches of restraint of trade clauses, unfair dismissal, and adverse action claims.
Given the commercial risks end of employment issues can have for a business, it is important to understand how to manage such issues.
Bullying Issues
Workers at all levels can be the subject of workplace bullying – as victims and perpetrators. Just as bullying can cause harm, false bullying allegations can unfairly ruin reputations and livelihoods.
Anybody facing a workplace bullying issue should get informed about their rights, responsibilities, and legal options.
Discrimination Issues
Failure to follow anti-discrimination laws in the workplace can lead to successful lawsuits against individuals and businesses.
When confronting a workplace discrimination issue, getting informed about the common problems with discrimination claims might be crucial to protecting your interests and avoiding unfair outcomes.
Facing Disciplinary Action
Even for somebody who knows they should be cleared, dealing with an allegation and potential disciplinary action can feel overwhelming. Getting early legal advice can be crucial to protecting your interests.
Employers who fail to follow the law when taking disciplinary action can give rise to successful claims.
Sexual Harassment Issues
Workplace sexual harassment can constitute serious misconduct and can result in summary dismissal and lead to compensation claims.
Workers at all levels can experience sexual harassment. Just as harassment can cause harm, false sexual harassment allegations can unfairly ruin reputations and livelihoods.
Unfair Dismissal
It is critical for anyone who thinks they have been unfairly dismissed to act quickly due to the strict time limitations that apply to such claims.
Bringing a claim against an employer can be daunting, which is why having an experienced unfair dismissal lawyer on your side can make all the difference.
Workplace Investigations
Workplace investigations can lead to all types of outcomes, including disciplinary action, regulatory intervention, and police referrals.
For many people, the potentially far-reaching effects of a workplace investigation can come as a shock, which underscores why early advice from an experienced employer lawyer can be critical.
Get Legal Advice
Anderson Legal offers a fixed-priced initial consultation for workplace issues to businesses, executives, and employees.
Who this firm assists
Anderson Legal has a focus on resolving workplace problems. It provides advice and legal services to:
- small business operators
- executives in medium to large enterprises
- employees in medium to large enterprises
- public service employees
The potential impact of workplace issues on reputations, relationships, and livelihoods makes it critical to have a lawyer who is equal to the task. If you need a workplace lawyer, there are many reasons why Anderson Legal should be your preferred choice:
- Andrew Anderson, Legal Director, is an experienced lawyer who has been independently described by the Courier Mail as “one of the best legal minds” and a “leading corporate and white-collar crime lawyer” (16 December 2021).
- Having successfully represented litigants in the High Court of Australia, Royal Commissions, Fair Work Commission, and multiple other courts and tribunals, Andrew Anderson has a demonstrated record of success in complex and difficult cases.
- Prior to operating a law firm, Andrew Anderson worked as a Principal Crown Prosecutor in Queensland and barrister in practice at 8 Petrie Terrace Chambers. His depth of courtroom experience ranges from straightforward claims right through to complex trials and appeals.
- Anderson Legal is a law firm that is dedicated to the best ideals of the legal profession. Seeking to exceed client expectations and working for just outcomes is an everyday pursuit.
Read below how this firm can assist you, what it costs to get advice, and when to contact this firm.
How this firm can assist
With respect to employment law issues, this firm assists its clients to navigate all kinds of issues, including:
- advising businesses, executives and employees on their rights, responsibilities, and options
- assisting with investigations related to workplace allegations and complaints
- negotiating resolutions in settlement of workplace disputes
- outlining the different actions or claims that arise from workplace issues, such as:
- anti-bullying law issues
- unfair dismissal claims
- general protections claims
- discrimination claims
- work health and safety complaints
- representing clients litigating workplace disputes in courts and tribunals
Note: Anderson Legal does not provide advice or representation for compensation claims under personal injury or workers’ compensation laws.
What it costs to get advice
Fixed price initial consultation
A fixed-price initial consultation is $495 incl. GST for up to one hour, which may be tax deductible (consult your tax advisor).
If you are dealing with a workplace issue and seek to get informed about your legal rights, responsibilities, and options, book an appointment for an initial consultation with Anderson Legal. It is designed to deliver clear and timely advice that allows you to understand the relevant legal issues and make informed choices about the action that may be taken.
The time is devoted to ensuring an understanding of the particular issues to allow advice to be given based on the information you provide.
An initial consultation with Anderson Legal is obligation-free, meaning there is no expectation or commitment to further legal work or costs. If you want to engage this firm to provide you with further advice or legal representation, estimates of costs will be provided as far as possible.
Initial consultations are by appointment only, with in-person, video, and phone options possible.
Representation for workplace issues
Anderson Legal is transparent about how it charges legal fees.
This firm generally charges on a capped-fee, fixed-fee, or time-costed basis. How you are charged is something that may be negotiated and your preferences are taken into consideration.
Please note that Anderson Legal does not undertake legal work on a ‘no-win, no-fee’ basis.
In representing businesses, executives, and employees with workplace issues, Anderson Legal puts in place a formal costs agreement with all clients. This includes a disclosure statement outlining important rights, as well as quotes or estimates for applicable legal fees.
When to contact this firm
Legal rights or options with respect to workplace issues can have strict timeframes, so it is prudent to seek legal advice as soon as possible for workplace concerns.
Workplace disputes can involve many legal complexities, which can have profound consequences for reputations, relationships, and livelihoods. It is the reason why it can be critical for business operators, executives and, employees to get urgent legal advice when dealing with such issues.
If you want legal advice, you should call Anderson Legal to set up an appointment for a fixed-price initial consultation: