HR Experts

HR Experts provides Employment Workplace Lawyer and Advisory services from its Parramatta head office, with further offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, representing employees and businesses in workplace disputes.

• Principal Consultant Michael Alkan has close to 20 years’ experience in workplace relations and human resources, and has represented parties before the Fair Work Commission, the Fair Work Ombudsman, the Australian Human Rights Commission and state industrial relations tribunals.
• Representation covers unfair dismissal proceedings, general protections disputes and underpayment claims, spanning preparation, conciliation and formal hearing stages.
• Dismissed employees can engage the firm on a No Win, No Fee basis for unfair dismissal matters, subject to terms and conditions.
• The firm also advises on disciplinary and termination matters, workplace investigations, redundancy and organisational change, and employment contract and policy development.

Best for: employees or employers in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia or South Australia needing representation or advice in an active unfair dismissal, general protections or underpayment dispute.

HR Experts offers Workers Compensation Claims Management for employers seeking hands-on oversight of injured worker claims.

• Services include claims management, estimate reviews, tariff rate reviews, insurer (scheme agent) management and claim strategy, aimed at reducing claim costs and resolving liability disputes.
• The team works with the injured worker, treating doctor and insurer to develop an injury management and return to work plan documenting suitable duties and restrictions.
• The firm acts as the main point of contact for the injured worker and monitors treatment, rehabilitation and return to work progress while maintaining confidential case records.

Best for: employers wanting a dedicated point of contact to manage insurer relationships and return to work planning on an active workers compensation claim.