Jonathon is a leading adviser on complex workplace risk, bringing more than two decades of deep expertise to help organisations make confident, compliant and commercially sound decisions.
Biography
Jonathon regularly advises on compliance with the National Employment Standards, workplace agreements, and industrial relations strategies. His experience spans defending claims for unfair dismissal, general protections, bullying and discrimination, as well as managing complex restraint of trade and breach of contract disputes. He also conducts workplace health and safety investigations and provides guidance on statutory workers’ compensation claims.
His clients include government agencies, property and construction firms, labour hire businesses, retail groups and large private enterprises. He is frequently engaged to deliver training and presentations on legislative changes, reflecting his standing as a thought leader in the field. Combining best practice with realistic, outcome-driven advice ensures his clients receive tailored strategies to mitigate risk and achieve compliance.
Jonathon's experience
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Mining services business
Advised on registering three enterprise agreements, including assisting the client in coordinating voting processes and resolving disputes with major unions before the Fair Work Commission. -
Multinational company
Advised on the acquisition of an Australian business, advising on transfer of business, award interpretation and redundancy, and drafting employment contracts and policies. -
Investment corporation
Advised on labour supply chain obligations under the Fair Work Act 2009 and Modern Slavery Act 2018, including due diligence and compliance frameworks -
BMD Group
Developed workplace health and safety compliance manuals and policies for a large construction company, tailored to multi-jurisdictional requirements. -
Large geotechnical engineering group
Delivered redundancy and wage compliance advice for a large geotechnical engineering group, addressing associated risks. -
Hutchinson Builders
Advised on and drafted executive and award-based employment contracts.