Pragma’s employment law team helps you navigate the complex world of workplace laws. With depth and breadth of experience, Pragma’s specialist employment lawyers resolve and prevent complex workplace disputes.
We represent employers and executive level employees in all industrial courts and tribunals. We assist employers to remain compliant and best practice in an ever-changing legal landscape. We have substantial experience partnering with employers across all industries to provide advice which is holistic, commercial, sensible and clear.
Our tailored legal services focus on mitigating risks, protecting interests, and fostering a compliant and harmonious workplace environment. From complex executive contract negotiations and employment disputes to developing sound industrial relations strategies, we find legal solutions which align with your business’ commercial objectives.
Matters we assist with include:
Hiring employees and engaging contractors – advice on award coverage, salary and benefits and the preparation of both employment contracts and independent contractor agreements
Discrimination claims and equal opportunity
Unfair dismissal and general protections (adverse action) claims
Bullying, harassment and other claims
Workplace investigations and disciplinary processes
Underpayment and denied contractual benefit claims
Disputes arising out of dismissal and redundancy
Interpretation of employment contracts, policies, awards and enterprise agreements.
Restraints of trade
Employment litigation in all industrial courts and commissions
Occupational safety and health obligations
Unions, bargaining and other industrial issues
Regulator investigations and prosecutions arising from workplace and safety laws
Coronial Inquests
Pragma Lawyers provided us with clear and concise advice on a number of complex industrial relations and employment matters. Their guidance was not only solid and timely but also gave us confidence at every stage that we were in good hands. Libbi and Ben, in particular, were always available when we needed them, ensuring we felt supported throughout the process. We're very happy with the outcomes and would highly recommend Pragma for their expertise and dedication.
"Pragma recently facilitated appropriate workplace behaviour training for 200 employees at BDO Perth. Libbi and Max presented the content in an informative and interactive manner, and were able to apply a commercial lens to the training. The case study examples used in the training were highly relevant to our industry and helped engage our people in what can be a complex and ambiguous area of legislation. I have had positive feedback from Partners and employees following the session and I would have no hesitation in recommending Pragma for future training opportunities."
"We used Pragma to draw up new staff contracts following the new WHS Act and found their service to be seamless. Quick response times and price transparently provided up front. They happily answered our follow up queries and understood our industry specific needs amazingly quickly. Will happily use again as our go-to legal support."
"We used Pragma to draw up new staff contracts following the new WHS Act and found their service to be seamless. Quick response times and price transparently provided up front. They happily answered our follow up queries and understood our industry specific needs amazingly quickly. Will happily use again as our go-to legal support."
"Aaron, Nick, and the team at Pragma Legal pair professionalism with practicality to achieve desirable solutions. Having engaged, as well as sat on the opposite to the Pragma team, the firm becomes a trusted advisor through understanding circumstances and objectives, whilst applying proven technical and commercial expertise. The team is always accessible, communicates promptly, and provides clarity in an environment fraught with complexity. I wholeheartedly recommend Pragma Legal to assist you in every step of your legal journey"
"Aaron, Nick, and the team at Pragma Legal pair professionalism with practicality to achieve desirable solutions. Having engaged, as well as sat on the opposite to the Pragma team, the firm becomes a trusted advisor through understanding circumstances and objectives, whilst applying proven technical and commercial expertise. The team is always accessible, communicates promptly, and provides clarity in an environment fraught with complexity. I wholeheartedly recommend Pragma Legal to assist you in every step of your legal journey"
