Employment Law

At Finemore Walters & Story, we have considerable experience in providing cost-effective, timely solutions for organisations, businesses, governments, and employees, and use this experience to consistently deliver expert employment law advice and assistance to the people of the our region

With over 60 proud years of leadership in law, our firm is committed to carrying on the legacy of our forebearers as trusted advisors. With the focus of the local people and local businesses of the our region we take great pride in offering the region’s most dedicated employment law division. Assisting with both employers and employees, we are constantly delivering innovative solutions for organisations and individuals, catering our expertise to the personal needs or situation of each individual case.

Whether you operate in the public or private sector, Finemore Walters & Story are here to deliver high-quality employment law assistance across the Bundaberg and the greater Wide Bay Burnett region. Clear-thinking, progressive, compassionate, and steeped in the local community – that’s Finemore Walters & Story.

Zack McKay
Zack McKay, Partner

For employers.....

We understand that employment relationships are complicated. At Finemore Walters & Story, we want to set you up for employment success. Our employment lawyers can review termination documents and advice on termination and redundancy processes, develop precedent agreements and policies, advise on awards, certified agreements, the protection of intellectual property, confidentiality, improper conduct, and vicarious liability including WorkCover claims. We can assist with Work Health and Safety advice and defending prosecutions. We provide practical and tailored training in person or online for your employees. We provide comprehensive investigation services from initial complaints handling through to preparation of investigation reports and implementing the recommendations

For employees.....

Finemore Walters & Story is well-versed in representing employees, with considerable experience in drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and advising on employment contracts and employee rights. We will address any concerns you might have regarding your employment contract and help you adapt it to meet your specific needs. We can also help you negotiate for fairer terms that reduce risk and improve job security, if need be.

Employment Policies

Employment policies and procedures create safer, more efficient working environments. Written documents that outline a company’s policy, communicating values, beliefs, and a code of standard can help employees understand what is expected of them, particularly in regard to their behaviour and performance. If a policy is in breach and disputes escalate, the local lawyers at Finemore Walters & Story can step in and mediate.

Employment Disputes

At some point in your working life, it is likely that you will experience conflict, and it is the handling of disputes that determines employee and employer responses. Whilst there is a common misconception that employment lawyers should only be engaged in reaction to a complaint, disputes are often prevented by early legal intervention. Our employment lawyers can mediate conflict and help an employer understand employee rights from the onset. Common types of disputes include discrimination, sexual harassment, bullying, general protections/unfair dismissal, the misuse of information or defamation.

Workplace Bullying & Harassment

Unfortunately, bullying and harassment in the workplace is all too common. If you have been victimised or subjected to recurrent, distressing behaviour in your workplace, regardless of position or standing in the company, we are here to help. The employment lawyers at Finemore Walters & Story can assert your rights, negotiate on your behalf, and represent you in the Fair Work Commission.

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