Navigating the intricate landscape of workplace and employment law demands clarity, expertise, and proactive strategies. At Clifford Gouldson Lawyers, we specialise in helping businesses and employees tackle these challenges with precision and confidence. Whether you’re managing a workforce, negotiating contracts, or resolving disputes, our team is here to provide expert legal advice tailored to your unique needs.
Led by Director Danny Clifford, we have the leading team of workplace lawyers in the Toowoomba and Darling Downs regions and now advise businesses across our three offices as well as further afield.
We understand that every workplace has its own dynamics, and we’re committed to delivering solutions that align with your objectives. With a deep understanding of Queensland’s workplace laws, we are your trusted partner in maintaining compliant, harmonious, and productive working environments.
Our experience includes work for small to medium sized businesses, corporate enterprises and local government. We are highly regarded and the leading firm for workplace law in the region.
Our team of lawyers provide clients with workplace law services including:
- Employee Recruitment, Engagement & Planning
- Structuring legally sound employment contracts to minimise risks
- Drafting service agreements for contractors and consultants
- Advising on enforceable trade restraint clauses
- Providing guidance on award interpretation and compliance
- Strategic Workplace Relations
- Offering practical advice on managing industrial relations
- Guiding businesses through enterprise agreement negotiations
- Resolving disputes between employees and employers efficiently
- Employee Management
- Helping develop strategies for performance improvement processes
- Advising on lawful termination practices and redundancy planning
- Addressing misconduct or behavioural concerns with confidence
- Defending proceedings (unfair dismissal, safety)
- Defending against unfair dismissal claims and adverse action complaints
- Representing businesses in workplace safety prosecutions or investigations
- Workplace investigations
- Conducting impartial investigations into workplace grievances or misconduct
- Delivering comprehensive findings with recommendations for resolution
- Policies and procedures
- Reviewing and updating staff policies to reflect legislative changes
- Creating tailored procedures that enhance workplace compliance
- Training
- We regularly offer free workshops, seminars and webinars. (Subscribe here for future invitations)
- Delivering custom training sessions for your business/organisation
- Workplace Health & Safety
- Compliance advice on employer obligations under workplace safety laws
- Advising on health and safety incidents, investigations and prosecutions
- Advice for employees
- Managing employees during business purchases and sales
- Advising on employee arrangements during business restructures and sales
At Clifford Gouldson Lawyers, we pride ourselves on delivering legal advice that goes beyond the textbook. We offer practical, actionable solutions that empower our clients to make informed decisions and create thriving workplaces. Whether you’re an employer managing a team or an employee seeking clarity on your rights, we’re here to help.
Whether they are corporations, family owned businesses, local government or not for profits our clients receive advice that is accurate, in plain English and takes account their individual circumstances.
Our team of workplace lawyers matches the expertise offered by capital city firms, at a lower cost and with a local understanding. We understand the need for businesses to keep the ancillary costs associated with a workforce to manageable levels, together with legal costs.
Our expertise in workplace and employment law is backed by years of experience and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes. Contact us today to discuss how we can assist you with your workplace legal needs.
Contact a member of our Workplace Law team for further information or advice.