Our Services
CJB Law offers services in Employment Law, Industrial Relations and Commercial Law which we tailor to clients’ business or personal circumstances.
We make great efforts to get to know our clients’ business operations and needs as well as personal circumstances so that our advice and assistance will be relevant, in the best interest of the client, and cost effective.
Employment
Employment for Employers
The way you manage your employees as an employer, the way employees perform their work, and efficient and structured employment practices are cornerstones to a successful business.
Having CJB Law working alongside your business enables a relationship between us that allows you to get advice promptly when you need it.
CJB Law wants your business to flourish. That’s why we make ourselves available for telephone, Teams, Zoom and in-person consultations and we aim to develop a relationship so that you feel comfortable asking for assistance when you really need it on matters big and small. Areas where we might assist, in terms of minimising risks, strategies to avoid claims, dealing with disputes and court actions and undertaking court and advocacy work include:
- Employment practices, audits and risk management
- Compliance
- Independent investigations of workplace matters
- Employment contracts
- Policies and procedures
- Pay advice and structuring of flexible work arrangements
- Employment disputes
- Bullying, harassment and discrimination
- Staff development
- Performance Management
- Unfair Dismissal Claims
- General Protections Claims
- Restructures and Redundancy
- Enterprise Agreement and Award advice
- Representation in the Fair Work Commission, Courts and VCAT
Employment for Employees
Not all employers do the right thing, and for employees it is important to know that the lawyer representing them will provide clear advice within a clear cost framework and will ensure their interests are properly and professionally represented.
CJB Law will listen to your instructions to make sure you will get the services you need. We provide clear cost estimates for work so you know where you stand and will work with you to resolve any workplace issues or advise in respect of employment related queries. CJB Law can assist you with such matters as:
- Review of terms and conditions
- Negotiating contract terms and conditions
- Disputes with employers
- Misconduct and disciplinary advice
- Claims and court process
- Unfair Dismissals
- General Protections claims
- Bullying, discrimination and harassment issues
- Grievances
- Underpayments of wages
- Representation in the Fair Work Commission, Courts and VCAT
Industrial Relations
Maintaining a positive approach to Industrial Relations can have positive impacts on a business in terms of efficiency and profitability. When things go wrong, managing the Industrial Relations issues that can arise is essential to returning stability to the business and workforce. CJB Law is well placed to help.
CJB Law can assist in areas including:
- Drafting and negotiating Enterprise Agreements
- Managing Award flexibility ambitions What is this?
- Advising on and Implementing effective employment strategies
- Advising on workplace change and restructuring
- Effective messaging and communication strategies to avoid industrial disharmony
- Dealing with industrial disputes, and industrial action
- Managing disputes in the Fair Work Commission, Courts and VCAT
Commercial
Effective business requires efficient commercial decision making and CJB Law has the legal knowledge and practical ability to help you decide on commercial strategies and engage in commercial contracts, leases and agreements to benefit your business.
CJB Law can assist with commercial advice on:
- Commercial contracts
- Business sale and purchase
- Leasing
- General corporate issues
- Corporate restructuring
- Mergers and acquisitions