Expert Employment Law Advice in Adelaide

Protecting Your Rights and Empowering Your Workplace

At JFM Law, our Adelaide-based employment law experts provide comprehensive, practical, and strategic legal support for both employers and employees. Whether you’re navigating workplace disputes, negotiating employment contracts, or ensuring compliance with employment regulations, we deliver clear, effective solutions tailored specifically for you.

Services for Employees

Our experienced lawyers are dedicated to protecting your workplace rights:

Unfair Dismissal Claims

If you’ve been dismissed unfairly, we guide you through the Fair Work Commission process to achieve justice.

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Workplace Bullying & Harassment

We support you in addressing workplace bullying or harassment and securing safe working conditions.

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Employment Contract Reviews

Ensure your employment terms are fair and beneficial by having contracts professionally reviewed.

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Redundancy & Severance Advice

Receive strategic counsel on redundancy entitlements and severance negotiations.

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Wage & Entitlement Recovery

We assist in recovering unpaid wages, overtime, and employee entitlements.

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Services for Employers

We provide proactive advice to help businesses navigate complex employment law:

Compliance & Workplace Policies

Develop clear, compliant workplace policies that mitigate risks.

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Employment Contract Drafting

Protect your business interests with well-structured, comprehensive employment agreements.

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Performance Management & Termination

Receive guidance to manage performance issues and lawful terminations effectively and fairly.

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Workplace Investigations

Conduct thorough, impartial investigations into allegations of misconduct or bullying.

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Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Expert representation to efficiently resolve employment disputes and minimise disruptions.

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Why Choose JFM Law in Adelaide?

Local Expertise: Deep understanding of South Australian employment legislation and Adelaide’s employment landscape.
Personalised Approach: Tailored advice that meets your specific needs, whether you’re an individual or a business.
Results-Driven: Proven track record in achieving favourable outcomes efficiently and cost-effectively.

Talk to Our Employment Law Specialists

Don’t face employment challenges alone. Schedule a confidential consultation with our Adelaide team today.

Call us on 1300 882 386 or email us.

Read our insights below

What to do when there’s less work: A guide to reducing full-time hours lawfully

When business demand drops, employers often look for ways to reduce labour costs quickly. One common instinct is to reduce a full-time employee’s hours and move them to part-time work. In Australia, that approach carries significant legal risk if it is not handled...

Reducing part-time hours when demand drops: What employers need to know

"The role isn't 'redundant' - we still need the employee, just for fewer hours." When business demand falls, employers often assume that reducing a part-time employee's hours is straightforward and low risk. Indeed, compared with full-time roles, part-time work does...

Workplace confidentiality: What you can (and can’t) take when you leave your job

Have you left or are you leaving your current employment? If so, you are likely thinking about your future and the next opportunity, but before you move on, you must consider your legal obligations around the information you take with you. ...

Drug and alcohol testing at work: when must employees comply?

Few workplace issues spark more disputes than drug and alcohol testing. Employees may question whether their employer can demand a test at all, whether the chosen method is fair, or whether the consequences of a positive result are too harsh. These disputes turn on a...

Lawful and reasonable directions at work: when can employers direct and when must employees comply?

The idea that an employee must follow their employer’s instructions isn’t new. It has been part of Australian workplace law for nearly a century, tracing back to English common law and early Australian cases. In R v Darling Island Stevedoring & Lighterage Co Ltd;...

An employers guide to out-of-hours conduct

As flexible work arrangements and the employee right-to-disconnect become standard features of modern workplaces, employers are grappling with a difficult question: to what extent can you regulate an employee’s conduct outside of work hours? On one hand, employees...

Permanent part-time vs causal employees: An employers guide

Hiring the right people starts with getting their employment status right. Many business owners confuse part-time and casual roles, but the distinction matters for compliance, cost, and continuity. Understanding the difference helps you manage your team with...