REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Greta Marks
Assisting employers in a range of industries and sectors in the defence of general protections and unfair dismissal claims in the Fair Work Commission.
Assisting to act for clients in employment related litigation in the Fair Work Commission, the Federal Court, Supreme Court, VCAT and disciplinary boards. These matters typically include claims arising from termination of employment, general protections, discrimination, and sexual harassment claims.
Assisting to act for clients in relation to post employment restraints, breaches of contract, and protection of confidential information, including commencing litigation in a range of jurisdictions.
Conducting investigations in relation to employee misconduct and advising in relation to disciplinary procedures.
Providing advice to clients in various sectors in relation to workplace restructuring redundancy.
Drafting various employment related policies and procedures for clients in a variety of industries including appropriate workplace behaviour guidelines and health and safety policies and procedures.
Assisting a major retailer in its dealings with the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) in relation to a self-disclosed underpayment, and the termination of its expired Enterprise Agreement and negotiating with the FWO in relation to an enforceable undertaking.
Advising on the interaction between awards and enterprise agreements and assisting clients with enterprise bargaining, including Fair Work Commission documentation and assessing whether enterprise agreements pass the 'Better Off Overall Test'.
Assisting clients to manage the safe return to work of ill and injured employees, balancing operational imperatives with safety concerns.
Advising clients in relation to COVID-19 related issues, including stand down, JobKeeper, health and safety, government directives and vaccinations.