Harwood Andrews

Harwood Andrews provides Employment Workplace Lawyer and Advisory services from its offices in Geelong and Melbourne, supporting employers across the full employment life cycle.

• Drafts employment contracts and workplace policies to set clear standards and reduce dispute risk from the outset.
• Advises on employee obligations during business acquisitions, sales and workforce restructuring, including transition and transfer issues.
• Assists employers in determining contractor versus employee status and the resulting implications for superannuation, workers compensation, leave entitlements and payroll tax.
• Drafts and litigates restraint of trade clauses and confidentiality agreements to protect intellectual property and business interests involving employees.

Best for: Victorian employers needing ongoing legal advice across contracts, restructuring and worker classification, not just one off dispute matters.

Harwood Andrews offers Fair Work Act Compliance Advisory to employers across Geelong and Melbourne, focused on meeting National Employment Standards obligations.

• Advises employers on compliance with the National Employment Standards and the Fair Work Act.
• Defends employers against underpayment claims and Fair Work Ombudsman prosecutions.
• Represents employers in employment dispute resolution arising from compliance issues.

Best for: Employers facing a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation or underpayment claim who need experienced legal defence.