Stephen's experience includes:
- advising on all termination of employment issues and procedures, including in respect of senior executives on questions concerning options, bonus entitlements, directorships and shareholdings
- acting for employers in disputes and dismissal proceedings in Fair Work Commission
- acting in proceedings to enforce restraint of trade and confidentiality obligations as well as defending bonus and other breach of employment contract claims
- advising and acting for employers in respect of General Protections proceedings as well as complaints of unlawful termination and unlawful discrimination
- working with parties prior to and following the sale of businesses to address relevant employment issues, including those that arise where there is a transfer of business
- providing strategic advice on governance obligations in the workplace and safety content, including for Boards and senior management
- assisting and acting in investigations and prosecutions involving WorkSafe, Comcare and the Fair Work Ombudsman
- drafting employment contracts of all types, drafting specialised workplace policies and advising on the implementation of effective standardised engagement and induction processes
- providing strategic advice and assistance on managing the variety of issues arising throughout the life cycle of employment.
Stephen Trew has been named for a number of years in various guides. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in Australia guide as a leading lawyer for Labour and Employment Law since 2017. Stephen is also listed in the latest Who’s Who Legal: Australia directory for Labour, Employment & Benefits.
