Fair Work Commission & Work Safe NSW Investigations

Whiteley Ironside & Shillington provides expert legal services in Employment Law.

Employment matters and workplace health and safety matters are managed by Fair Work and Work Safe NSW. Complying with these matters is essential but it can be complex and challenging.

Fair Work polices workplace relations, sets minimum employment standards, and promotes fair workplaces. Work Safe NSW regulates workplace health and safety and conducts investigations when there is an incident or a suspected breach of work health and safety laws.

We are here to provide you with expert legal advice and representation in all matters involving Fair Work and Work Safe NSW. We take an understanding approach to every case, and we recognise that employment and workplace health and safety matters can have a significant impact on your business and your employees.

No matter what proceedings or allegations you are facing by Fair Work or Work Safe NSW, we have the experience and knowledge to provide you with the guidance and support you need.

We will work closely with you to understand your specific circumstances and provide appropriate solutions that meet unique needs. Our goal is to help you achieve the best outcome in the circumstances while minimising the impact on your business and employees.

Funding for Workers Compensation Legal Fees

The Independent Review Office (IRO) assists lawyers who act for injured workers affected by the 2012 NSW workers compensation scheme reforms. IRO provides funding of legal costs under the Independent Legal Assistance and Review Service (ILARS).

Michael Evans practises in workers compensation law and is an IRO approved legal services provider. This means Michael Evans can act for you and IRO can help pay for your legal fees.

If you need assistance with Fair Work or Work Safe NSW matters, do not hesitate to contact us.

Get in Touch

Contact the experts at Whiteley Ironside & Shillington Lawyers for Employment Law issues across Orange, Bathurst, Molong, Dubbo, and Central West NSW. Contact our office today on 02 6362 1866 to schedule a meeting with the one of our employment law experts.

In the past, we have assisted both employers and employees in:

  • acting in unfair dismissal proceedings in the Fair Work Commission;

  • advising an employer on whether employee behaviour constitutes misconduct that can legally result in termination;

  • obtaining a monetary payout for an employee who was unfairly dismissed under the provisions of the Small Business Code; and

  • pursuing underpayment of employees under the provisions of the Fair Work Act.

Whiteley Ironside & Shillington can assist with the following practices areas of Employment Law:

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