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Lawyers for Employers

Aitken Legal is a specialist Employment Law Firm – we only practice employment law and work only with Employers.

We help Employers meet their workplace obligations and minimise their risk when managing employees.

Don’t make protecting your business a costly afterthought – talk to one of our experienced employment lawyers.

Our Services

Start of Employment

Employers, protect your business at the start of the employment relationship.

During Employment

Employers, manage your risk during an employment relationship.

Ending Employment

Employers, achieve the best possible outcome for your business at the end of an employment relationship.

Testimonials

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One Stop Joinery

We have had a great experience working with Aitken Legal for our workplace and employment advice. Hamish Procter has been extremely knowledgeable, professional and practical in his advice. He takes the time to understand the situation and provides clear guidance that is easy to understand and apply. Hamish is always responsive, provides clear timeframes and […]

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Poole Group

Poole Group and Aitken Legal have been working together for several years now on issues surrounding both our clients and staff. In the past we have been assisted with drafting employment contracts and complex performance management issues amongst other workplace disputes. Hamish and the team are always available at short notice to assist, the communication and directives are clear […]

Gold Coast Client

Aitken Legal supported our business through a sensitive employment matter. Angela was proactive in finding the clearest, most practical path forward. She made complex issues easy to understand, gave us straightforward advice with no fluff, and helped us feel confident in the decisions […]

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Wardle Partners Accountants & Advisors

For many years we’ve had the pleasure of working with Hamish Procter and the team at Aitken Legal on a variety of employment law and HR matters, and they’ve been fantastic to deal with. What we really appreciate is how approachable, friendly and down-to-earth they are. They take the time to understand our business, offer practical advice and […]

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Coast2Bay Housing Group

Our business has been a client of Aitken legal for almost 10 years, and team has provided exceptional high-quality advice and support in dealing with complex human resource, industrial, Workcover and other change management issues for our executive and senior manager team. […]

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Invida Property Management

We’ve always found them to be responsive, approachable and incredibly thorough. What I particularly value is their ability to provide clear, practical advice that is easy to understand and apply within our business. Their support has been especially valuable when navigating award obligations, employment requirements and […]

Client and Referrer

I have sought the advice of Hamish Procter on numerous employment law matters. Hamish always delivers solid, considered, concise advice and is able to quickly drill down to the key issues. Hamish’s extensive experience means that he understands the issues facing employers […]

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Wishlist

Aitken Legal has provided probono advice on workplace law matters to Wishlist for more than ten years. Lisa and her team have prepared and updated employment contracts for our staff and advised on workplace policy on a regular basis.  It’s fair to say that this support has saved our charity a great deal of time and money, […]

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Cricks Sunshine Coast

With over 200 staff in multiple locations, the challenges we face in handling people are many, varied and often complicated. Aitken Legal have been instrumental in helping us find direction and clarity when faced with staff challenges. They are professional, […]

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Unique Health Products

Lisa and the team at Aitken Legal have been an incredible support to our business over the last 5 years. The time you need to engage an employment lawyer is always stressful and emotive. I have always found the team at Aitken Legal to be empathetic […]

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Springfree Trampoline

We have used Aitken Legal for almost 10 years now and whether it is just to bounce some ideas off or to use their skills to the fullest, they have a friendly and approachable manner which sets you at ease through the process. […]

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Lisa Aitken

Managing Director

Accredited Specialist

Christopher Campbell

Head of Legal

Hamish Procter

Senior Special Counsel

Accredited Specialist

Angela Engel

Senior Special Counsel

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News & Articles

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Employment Update

What makes a lawful direction – Lessons from the Commission

The Fair Work Commission (‘Commission’) has ordered a $67,741.44 payout for an Employee, holding that she was unfairly dismissed when her employer terminated her while she was attending a mediation intake for allegedly failing to follow a lawful direction to attend mediation. In this Employment Update we will discuss the matter of Leoni Seychelles v […]

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Employment Update

When colleague chemistry becomes workplace risk: the Kyle Sandilands & Jackie ‘O’ fall out

The ongoing dispute involving radio personalities Kyle Sandilands (“Sandilands”) and Jacqueline Henderson (“Jackie O”) and ARN media (“ARN”) continues to evolve, with the commercial and litigation landscape shifting significantly following a settlement announced to ASX. This Employment Update reflects the most recent developments, including the settlement with Sandilands and the continuation of Jackie O’s proceedings. […]

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Payday superannuation, Victorian work from home rights, updated pay guides

Two major workplace law changes are incoming: a change to superannuation obligations for all employers, and a state change to work from home (“WFH”) laws for employees working in Victoria. SUPERANNUATION From 1 July 2026, employers must pay superannuation when they pay wages (as opposed to the previous quarterly requirement). Failing receipt by a super […]

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