Employment & Labour
Employment issues increasingly sit at the intersection of business strategy, governance, regulation and risk. Clavius advises employers, boards, founders and senior executives on the full range of employment and labour matters, from workforce structuring and executive arrangements to investigations, benefits, restructuring and disputes.
Our work combines day-to-day employment counsel with strategic advice on sensitive workplace issues, organisational change and transaction-related employment risk. We assist clients across the employment lifecycle, including hiring, compensation, performance, exits, workplace investigations, industrial relations and contentious proceedings.
Capabilities
Employment Strategy & Workforce Structuring
Advising on workforce models, employment structures, organisational design and employment-law considerations arising from business growth, restructuring or market entry.
Executive Employment & Senior Exits
Drafting and negotiating senior employment arrangements, incentive terms, restrictive covenants, separations and sensitive executive exits.
Compensation, Benefits & Incentives
Advising on compensation structures, employee benefits, bonus arrangements, incentive plans and related governance and compliance issues.
Workplace Investigations
Advising on internal complaints, misconduct, whistleblowing, harassment and other sensitive workplace investigations.
POSH & Workplace Conduct
Advising on prevention, policy design, internal processes, complaints and compliance relating to workplace harassment and conduct.
Employment Aspects of Transactions
Employment due diligence, workforce integration, change-of-control issues, retention, transfers and post-closing employment considerations in M&A and investments.
Workforce Restructuring & Reductions
Advising on reorganisations, redundancies, business transfers, closures and other workforce changes.
Restrictive Covenants & Confidentiality
Advising on confidentiality, non-solicitation, non-compete, intellectual property and protection of business interests during and after employment.
Industrial Relations & Labour Disputes
Advising on industrial relations, employee disputes, disciplinary proceedings, labour authorities and related litigation.
Employee Data & Monitoring
Advising on employee privacy, monitoring, workplace technology and employment-related data governance.
Cross-Border Employment
Advising on employment issues affecting multinational workforces, overseas hires, expatriate arrangements and cross-border mobility.