Sam McGrath leads the Employment and Workplace Relations team at Cowell Clarke and provides advice to employers in all matters concerning employment and workplace relations.
Sam is a market leader in all matters relating to employment and workplace relations. His grasp of legislation and industrial awards combined with his experience in negotiation and advocacy has allowed Sam to resolve complex issues on behalf of both employers and employees from contract and enterprise agreements to investigations and prosecutions.
In 2017 Sam was appointed by the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) as principal solicitor assisting the Commissioner in a maladministration inquiry into the Oakden Older Persons Mental Health Service.
Expertise
employer and independent contractor agreement review and preparation
advice on, and management and conduct of, workplace investigations into employee disciplinary matters
termination of employment procedures having regard to award, contractual and other legal requirements
unfair dismissal, underpayment of wages, redundancy, employment entitlements and sexual harassment claims
advising on occupational health, welfare and safety obligations and representing employers in OH&S prosecutions
employee performance management and disciplinary issues
industrial award interpretation
workplace agreements - preparation and interpretation
restraint of trade, confidentiality and intellectual property ownership issues and disputes
employment issues in the context of sale of business
Sam's expertise has been recognised by his inclusion in The Best LawyersTM Australia since 2020 for Occupational Health and Safety Law.
