James Farrugia
Lawyer | Lititgation & Dispute ResolutionJames joined our Litigation & Dispute Resolution team in February 2020 after previously working as a workplace relations advisor for an employer association.
He is available to assist in a variety of workplace relations matters including drafting employment contracts, managing ill employees, interpreting industrial instruments, and terminations of employment. James can also assist in matters relating to workers’ compensation and occupational health and safety under both Victorian and Commonwealth jurisdictions.
James also has experience in general residential and consumer law disputes.
Areas of Expertise
- - Employment Law
- - Industrial Relations
- - Fair Work Ombudsman inquiries
- - Awards and enterprise agreements
- - Employment entitlements
- - Underpayment claims
- - Employment contracts
- - Workplace investigations
- - Workers’ compensation (WorkCover)
- - Occupational health and safety
Qualifications
- - Bachelor of Laws
- - Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
- - Graduate Certificate in Applied Law (Commercial Litigation)
Memberships
- - Industrial Relations Society of Victoria
- - Law Institute of Victoria
- - LIV Workplace Relations General Committee
- - Geelong Law Association
