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EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS IN KIAMA

Employment Law Specialists


From emerging start-ups to long-established companies, we offer a comprehensive range of commercial legal services to support your growth and protect your interests

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We work with clients throughout Kiama and across NSW. Our team is easy to reach and committed to providing timely, practical advice whenever your business needs support.

Tailored Legal Solutions


We take the time to understand your unique business and challenges, creating strategies that drive growth and keep you competitive in Kiama’s commercial landscape.

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Workplace issues can develop quickly, placing significant strain on both employers and employees. Whether you are dealing with a dispute, compliance requirements, or workplace safety concerns, these matters demand careful management. At Kells, we assist clients in Kiama with all areas of employment law, industrial relations, and work health and safety.


Our Kiama employment lawyers deliver practical, results-driven advice under the Fair Work system and within the NSW work health and safety framework. With in-depth knowledge of the relevant laws and procedures, we work to resolve employment matters efficiently so you can focus on your business and workforce.

How Can Our Employment Lawyers in Kiama Help?

At Kells, we work to resolve workplace issues in ways that ease pressure, minimise disruption, and deliver practical outcomes. Wherever possible, we encourage cooperation and constructive dialogue to keep matters outside the courtroom.


Our Kiama employment law team has strong skills in mediation and access to a network of specialists across various fields. We also collaborate with respected external mediators, giving clients in Kiama balanced and efficient options for resolving disputes.


Where court proceedings become necessary, we provide strategic advocacy and remain closely involved at every stage. Clients are kept informed throughout the process and supported with clear choices on how to move forward.


We assist with a broad range of employment law matters, from workplace disputes and safety concerns to industrial relations. Book a consultation with our employment lawyers in Kiama today and let us help you address your workplace challenges effectively.


  • Employment law services we provide

    Our employment lawyers in Kiama offer a comprehensive range of workplace law services, including:


    • Representation and advocacy before the Fair Work Commission and the Industrial Relations Commission of NSW
    • Compliance of policy training and safety documents
    • Compliance with industrial relations and awards
    • Discrimination and harassment resolution
    • Employment contracts and contract arrangements
    • Employees’ entitlements, rights and conditions
    • Enterprise agreements
    • Issues relating to outsourcing
    • Disputes with Independent Contractors
    • Occupation Health and Safety Act compliance
    • Occupation Health and Safety Act prosecutions
    • Strategic workplace relations advice
    • Termination of employment negotiations and documentation
    • Unfair dismissal and unlawful termination claims
    • Workplace accidents resolution.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act prosecutions

    Kells has extensive experience representing employers in Kiama and across NSW facing prosecution under the Work Health and Safety Act. Our lawyers appear regularly before the Chief Industrial Magistrate and the District Court of NSW, achieving notable results such as successfully arguing for no conviction to be recorded during plea hearings for corporate clients.


    We work with a strategic focus to help businesses reduce exposure and address risks early. By managing issues at the outset, we assist in avoiding drawn-out disputes and minimising both financial and reputational costs. Our team approaches each case with precision and a deep understanding of workplace obligations.

  • Issues relating to termination of employment

    We assist both employers and employees in disputes involving dismissal from employment. Acting in proceedings before the Fair Work Commission, our aim is to resolve matters efficiently to limit disruption and expense.


    Our lawyers have represented clients on both sides of disputes involving unfair dismissal, unlawful termination, and general protections claims. Whether you are initiating proceedings or responding to a claim, we provide strategic representation focused on achieving the best possible outcome for your circumstances.

Get Trusted Employment Law Advice in Kiama

Have a question about an employment law matter? Contact us today and our team will respond promptly to assist you.

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