Earls & Putland
Earls & Putland in association with Fair Work Lawyers is an Adelaide-based specialist firm, that represents employers and employer associations in employment, workplace, and industrial relations, as well as providing specialist advice and representation in construction-related matters.
The firm prides itself in adopting a practical, plain-English approach to legal issues aimed at reducing complexity and focusing on relationships rather than rules. This focus on the direct relationships is backed by strong, fast and cost-effective responses to legal issues – from dealing with disputes to investigations to litigation. Armed with a wealth of practical experience and know-how, Earls & Putland are committed to making a difference to your business.
Our Legal Team
Tom Earls
Fair Work Lawyers was founded in 2014 by Tom Earls. Tom has been involved in IR and legal service for fifteen years, representing employees and employers, individually and collectively, in a variety of jurisdictions.
Dave Putland
David Putland is a founding partner of Fair Work Lawyers and has over 13 years experience in the legal industry as a well-regarded advocate and litigator. Was a Member Counsel for the Master Builders Association.
Jessica Kamleh
Jessica Kamleh, joined the Earls & Putland team in 2017 as an industrial relations solicitor. Jessica has been involved in industrial relations since her graduation in both law and legal practice with honors
Ethan Callan
Ethan Callan graduated from the University of South Australia in 2016. He sat a University placement with Earls & Putland then completed his Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice with Earls & Putland.
LATEST PUBLICATIONS
Key Security of Payment Decisions
15/2/2018
The High Court has today handed down two key decisions relating to the security of payment – the Probuild and Maxcon decisions. These decisions provide important guidance about how the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009 (SA) (the Act) operates.
Right of Entry
7/9/2018
Section 68 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA), provides that a duly appointed ‘health and safety representative’ (HSR) may invite a ‘consultant’ into a workplace to assist them carrying out their duties. We have recently been made aware that union officials have been…
Preferential Payments
9/4/2015
What are your entitlements when liquidators come seeking to recover “unfair preference” payments. Under the Corporations Act 2001 (the Act), a liquidator is entitled to recover certain payments that are considered to unfairly benefit a creditor. Click below to learn more.
