Adelaide Commercial Lawyers & Notary Public Level 21, 25 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Workplace Relations

Employment Law

Comprehensive employment law counsel for South Australian employers and senior executives, balancing workplace compliance with positive business culture.

Practice Overview

Commercially astute, principal-led legal advice tailored to the specific risks and opportunities of employment law in South Australia.

Workplace relations in Australia is one of the most rapidly evolving areas of legal compliance. Recent statutory changes governing fixed-term contracts, casual employment classifications, flexible work arrangements, and wage compliance require Adelaide businesses to maintain current and precise employment frameworks.

Mazzocchetti Legal advises employers across diverse industries, as well as senior executives entering or exiting high-level roles. Lorenzo Mazzocchetti provides calm, decisive counsel that protects your organization's reputation and intellectual property while fostering collaborative workplace standards.

Why Choose Lorenzo Mazzocchetti for Employment Law

Employment matters are fundamentally human matters. Lorenzo combines rigorous knowledge of the Fair Work Act 2009 with emotional intelligence, helping employers resolve workplace disputes constructively before they escalate into costly public hearings.

Core Capabilities & Services

Employment Contracts & Executive Service Deeds

Drafting tailored employment agreements for C-suite executives, salaried staff, and casual team members with precise remuneration packages.

Independent Contractor Agreements

Drafting compliant contractor deeds that withstand Fair Work sham contracting scrutiny.

Restraint of Trade & Non-Compete Covenants

Enforcing and defending restraint clauses, non-solicitation covenants, and confidential information protections.

Fair Work Compliance & Modern Award Advice

Advising on Modern Award interpretations, classification audits, overtime entitlements, and Fair Work Ombudsman inquiries.

Disciplinary Processes & Terminations

Guiding employers through performance management, lawful redundancy protocols, and misconduct investigations to mitigate unfair dismissal risks.

Fair Work Commission Dispute Representation

Defending claims regarding unfair dismissal, general protections (adverse action), and workplace bullying or harassment.

Direct Senior Counsel

Discuss Your Employment Law Requirements

Consult directly with Lorenzo Mazzocchetti at our Adelaide Grenfell Street chambers, or arrange a confidential telephone or video briefing.