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

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

Nicola’s experience includes:

• 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 and pragmatic reports and ensuring a trauma informed investigation process

• managing complex and ongoing performance, disciplinary and fitness for work issues including at an executive level

• providing clear and practical advice in relation to employee entitlements, restructuring and complex transfer of business obligations including in mergers

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

• 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

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.