At Tolic Lawyers, we help individuals and businesses navigate complex employment law with clarity, confidence, and practical solutions. Whether you’re managing staff, facing a workplace dispute, or seeking to understand your rights, our team provides tailored legal support that gets results.
Employment Law Services
Practical, compliant advice for employers and employees — across the full employment lifecycle.
Tolic Lawyers advises across the full employment lifecycle — from drafting contracts to resolving disputes, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009 and Modern Awards. We act for employers and employees, giving you advice that is clear, strategic and grounded in how these matters actually play out.
Because we also practise in employer-sponsored migration, we are uniquely placed to advise businesses employing visa holders — where employment law and immigration compliance overlap and the risks are highest.
Need trusted employment law support?Get tailored advice and practical legal solutions for your workplace — for employers and employees. Book a consultation: (02) 8077 2562 · toliclawyers.com.au/contact-us |
Our Employment Law Services
Service area | How we help |
Employment contracts & workplace policies | Clear, compliant contracts and policies that protect your business and set the right foundations |
Unfair dismissal & adverse action | Strong representation for employers or employees in dismissal and general protections (adverse action) disputes |
Workplace investigations & disciplinary advice | Guidance on lawful disciplinary processes, investigations and performance management |
Bullying, harassment & discrimination | Confidential, strategic advice on handling sensitive workplace complaints and claims |
Redundancy & restructuring | Helping employers manage lawful redundancies, and helping workers understand their entitlements |
Enterprise agreements & award compliance | Advice on enterprise agreements (EBAs), Award interpretation and wage compliance audits |
Mediation & conflict resolution | Independent workplace mediation to resolve disputes and restore positive working relationships |
Migrant workers & sponsorship compliance | Specialist advice for businesses employing visa holders, and for workers needing help with their workplace rights |
Staying ahead of recent Fair Work reforms
The “Closing Loopholes” reforms have reshaped Australian workplace law, and the compliance bar for employers has risen sharply. We help you stay ahead of changes including:
- Criminal wage theft — since 1 January 2025, intentional underpayment of wages or entitlements is a criminal offence, with significantly increased civil penalties. Wage and Award compliance audits matter more than ever (honest mistakes are not caught, but accurate payroll and records are now business-critical).
- The right to disconnect — employees can reasonably refuse out-of-hours work contact. This now applies to all employers (small businesses from 26 August 2025), and all Modern Awards include a right-to-disconnect term.
- Casual employment changes — a new statutory definition of casual employment and an “employee choice” pathway to permanent employment, requiring careful review of casual contracts, rostering and record-keeping.
- “Same job, same pay” and the new employee/employer definition — changes affecting labour hire arrangements and the line between employees and independent contractors.
We help employers review contracts, policies and payroll against these settings, and we advise employees on how the reforms affect their rights.
Why choose Tolic Lawyers for employment law?
- Dual employment and migration law capability — essential when your workforce includes sponsored or visa-holding staff.
- Advice for both employers and employees, so we understand how each side approaches a dispute.
- Practical, commercial solutions — we focus on resolving issues efficiently, not escalating them.
- Experience across the hospitality, healthcare, NDIS, construction and corporate
Resolve it early. Protect your business.Speak with a Tolic Lawyers employment law specialist today. Book a consultation: (02) 8077 2562 · toliclawyers.com.au/contact-us |
Frequently asked questions
Do you act for employers or employees?
Both. We represent employers managing workplace risk and disputes, and employees navigating dismissal, entitlements or general protections claims. Acting for both sides gives us a clear view of how each approaches a matter.
How long do I have to lodge an unfair dismissal or general protections claim?
Strict time limits apply — generally 21 days from the date the dismissal takes effect for both unfair dismissal and general protections (dismissal) applications to the Fair Work Commission. Because the window is short and can’t usually be extended, seek advice promptly.
What is the difference between unfair dismissal and adverse action?
Unfair dismissal looks at whether a dismissal was harsh, unjust or unreasonable. Adverse action (general protections) concerns action taken against a person because they exercised a workplace right or for another protected reason — and is not limited to dismissal.
Is wage underpayment now a criminal offence?
Intentional underpayment of wages or entitlements has been a federal criminal offence since 1 January 2025. Honest mistakes are not captured, but the change makes accurate payroll, Award classification and record-keeping business-critical, and wage-compliance audits a sensible safeguard.
Can you help businesses that employ visa holders?
Yes. This is a particular strength — we advise across both employment law and immigration compliance, so businesses employing sponsored or visa-holding workers get joined-up advice on contracts, Fair Work obligations and sponsor compliance.
Do you offer workplace mediation?
Yes. We provide independent workplace mediation to resolve disputes and restore working relationships, often avoiding the cost and disruption of formal proceedings.
Tolic Lawyers — Employment & Immigration Law
Suite 19/103 George Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
P: (02) 8077 2562 · E: · toliclawyers.com.au
Disclaimer: This page is general information only and is current as at June 2026. It is not legal advice. Employment law, time limits and Fair Work obligations change and each matter depends on its own facts. Please obtain advice tailored to your situation from a qualified legal practitioner before acting. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
