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FAQ’s
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No. Solidarity Solicitors does not charge ongoing fees for access to our advice.
We provide tailored, preventative and practical advice. It is our expectation that following our advice will minimise the risk of complaints and claims against your business or organisation.We will always provide you with an estimate of legal costs, and you will not be charged unless we actually do work for you.
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People come to work with a range of lived experiences.
Trauma-informed legal practice recognises the impact that trauma and challenging personal circumstances can have on individuals.
We use our understanding of how trauma may affect communication, decision-making, and emotional responses to provide effective advice to you.Our expertise in trauma-informed practice ensures the advice we provide is sensitive, respectful, and grounded in psychological safety.
This approach supports you to create a workplace that is inclusive, and responsive to the needs of all staff.
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At Solidarity Solicitors, we are deeply committed to the principle of dignified work and the vital role it plays in building a socially conscious economy.
We support organisations in managing their workplaces lawfully, fairly, and with integrity.
Employers and workplace leaders have a powerful opportunity to positively shape their communities by providing meaningful and equitable employment.
Workplace issues often arise from unclear communication, poor workforce planning, overly simplistic cost-benefit analyses, and a failure to anticipate the complexities of working with people. Ethical legal advice takes into account the needs of both organisations and their staff, offering solutions that are financially sustainable and genuinely fair.
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Yes, we understand the unique structures that not-for-profit and charitable organisations have in place, and we can work with you to ensure your operations align with socially progressive and charitable causes.
We have experience working with registered charities, voluntary unincorporated associations and membership organisations.
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We provide clear, practical advice to help you understand whether your current workplace practices comply with the law.
We can support you in navigating challenging situations, helping your organisation and team move forward with confidence.
If we identify areas of non-compliance, we’ll guide you through the steps to address them. We also work with you to implement preventative strategies that reduce the risk of future disputes or allegations.
Contracts
We can draft employment agreements, contracts, service agreements and enterprise agreements tailored to your business’s needs and workers’ roles.
We will work with you to
understand the requirements of each role.
ensure your staff members are appropriately classified and rewarded per the Fair Work Act.
Our contracts are drafted in plain language to ensure workers understand their rights and that both parties can meet their obligations.
Workplace Policies
We can help you draft workplace policies that complement contracts and service agreements.
We promote a preventative management model in which leaders anticipate and acknowledge challenges and are equipped with the skills to manage them.
We have experience advising across industries, including non-profits, animal care, nursing, education, trades and manufacturing. We tailor our advice to industry codes and professional standards schemes.
We can provide high-quality learning and development sessions to you and your teams.
Fair Pay & Conditions
We are experts in understanding, explaining and applying industrial instruments specifying minimum pay and conditions.
We can help you understand the impacts of the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards and collective agreements.
We have on-the-ground experience in administering the day-to-day operations required to pay staff on time and correctly.
Wage theft is now a crime across Australia. Individual employers and officeholders can be personally liable and face jail time.
It’s more important than ever to apply due diligence to your payroll operations by ensuring they are tailored to your specific circumstances.
Businesses and organisations are required to prevent discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying under both occupational health and safety laws and equal opportunity laws.
We can work with you to identify risk mitigation measures and provide meaningful and practical training to your workforce.
Poor responses to these hazards undermine productivity, well-being and success.
We take a trauma-informed and preventative approach, helping you create safe systems of work that reduce harm and support early intervention.
We can help you manage instances of discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying ethically and fairly.
Bullying Discrimination & Sexual Harassment
Health & Safety
Evidence of compliance with Occupational Health and Safety laws is increasingly a requirement in procurement processes, licencing regimes and grant programs.
We have extensive, expert knowledge of state-based and national health and safety laws and regulatory frameworks.
We can help you plan and implement strategies to ensure you comply with your obligation to maintain a physically and psychologically safe working environment.
We can also support you to consult effectively with workers about health and safety and navigate investigation and compliance activities by regulators.
Performance
Management
We are experts in managing allegations of misconduct, especially where professional standards and legal obligations apply.
We provide clear advice to businesses and organisations navigating complex regulatory frameworks, including:
AHPRA
VLSB+C
CCYP Reportable Conduct Scheme
Misconduct involving regulated professions can result in severe consequences. These include reputational damage, loss of client trust, and external scrutiny.
We assist organisations with investigations, compliance obligations, and change management processes.