Aged Care and Retirement, Government Services, Local Government, Not-for-profit, Employment Relations and Safety
Bernard is trusted by his clients because of his commitment to their needs, commercial mindset, and technical ability. His clients also appreciate his practical, big-picture approach.
Bernard specialises in resolving and litigating discipline and termination matters, discrimination and general protections claims, and disputes about industrial instruments. His expertise also covers resolving complex employee issues, preparing employment contracts and policies, and managing investigations.
He acts for a broad spectrum of clients including State Government departments, regional and metropolitan Local Governments, and private businesses across a range of industries.
Contract conquers conduct: The High Court decides the contractor/employee question
Representing a large Local Government to efficiently manage and successfully defend general protections, unfair dismissal and underpayment claims.
Representing a Health Service to manage and defend complex employment and industrial relations litigation commenced by individuals and employee organisations.
Assisting a large charitable organisation to resolve a complex matter which involved allegations against senior officers, and commercial arrangements with a third party complainant.
Advising a range of small and large businesses in the drafting and implementation of industry and business specific employment contracts and policies, which allowed those businesses to avoid and successfully defend litigation.
