HR+WorkLaw

HR+WorkLaw, founded by Michael Butler in 2003, excels in employment, industrial relations, occupational health and safety, and discrimination law. Michael's impressive legal journey includes roles at renowned national firms, the creation of influential workplace relations departments, and a focus on practical, commercial strategies for resolving workplace issues. His career commenced at Freehills, followed by honing advocacy skills at VECCI. He subsequently launched the Melbourne office of Harmers Workplace Lawyers and led the workplace relations department at Lander & Rogers, underscoring his commitment to effective workplace law solutions. Michael serves as HR+WorkLaw's sole point of contact, offering personalised service and cultivating enduring client relationships through successful outcomes. He enriches client and industry knowledge by conducting seminars on various workplace law topics. With expertise in handling employment contracts, HR policies, enterprise bargaining, performance management, and redundancy processes, Michael navigates complex unfair dismissal and discrimination cases, ensuring legal compliance and mitigating organisational risks through audits and strategic planning. His contributions extend to pro-bono work with Wallara, where he directs the Operational Risk Management Committee, and active involvement with the Law Institute of Victoria, the Industrial Relations Society of Victoria, the Australasian Association of Workplace Investigators, and the Australian Human Resources Institute. Michael's professional liability is limited by a scheme approved by Professional Standards Legislation.