Nicola enjoys building strong relationships with senior management and human resources to effectively manage a wide range of employee relations issues.

Nicola has particular expertise in responding to and resolving claims arising from employment disputes, managing complex capacity, conduct and performance issues and advising in relation to workplace investigations and assessments.

Nicola’s experience includes:

• defending and resolving unfair dismissal and general protections claims, industrial disputes and anti-discrimination and sexual harassment claims across varying jurisdictions

• conducting and advising on workplace assessments in relation to cultural and conflict issues and formal investigations in relation to serious and complex allegations with a focus on delivering impartial, pragmatic and compliant reports

• conducting hearings in the Fair Work Commission and discrimination jurisdictions

• providing workplace training for HR Teams with a focus on providing practical insights based on personal expertise

• dealing with complex and ongoing performance, disciplinary and fitness for work issues

Nicola takes a proactive approach to assisting clients to manage complex issues efficiently and effectively, with a focus on minimising unnecessary disputes and maintaining respectful relationships.