Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers

02/09/2026

A new look for Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers.

There’s been a lot of change behind the scenes here lately, and we’re excited to finally share what we have been up to.

🔹 A new look and refreshed logo
🔹 New faces joining the team
🔹 A new office space (albeit in the same building)

While plenty has changed, what matters most hasn’t: we’re still the same employee-side employment law firm, committed to providing independent, affordable and expert advice to workers.

Our new look reflects where we’re headed as a firm – growing, evolving and building on what we’ve created over the past five years. We’ve even upgraded the view. Hello, MCG.

17/08/2026

New minimum standards for gig workers are now in effect.

From today, workers who deliver food, drinks, and groceries on demand through digital platforms such as delivery apps have new minimum standards covering pay, insurance, records and dispute resolution.

We’ve broken down what the changes mean, including the new minimum rates and when a platform may need to top up your earnings.

From 17 August 2026, new minimum standards will apply to employee-like workers (also known as gig workers) who deliver food, drinks, and groceries on demand ...

02/07/2026

Congratulations are in order: Jason Xue has been promoted to Senior Associate.

Jason's dedication to his clients, collaborative approach and commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes have made him an integral part of our team. We look forward to seeing him continue to thrive in his new role.

11/06/2026

We're thrilled to share that Lauren Kavanagh has been named a finalist in the competitive category of Rising Star of the Year (Private Practice) in the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards.

The firm has also been recognised as a finalist for Workplace Relations and Employment Team of the Year.

We're incredibly proud of Lauren and the whole team. Fingers crossed for awards night! 🤞

02/06/2026

Australia's minimum wage and modern award minimum wage will increase on 1 July. Find out what this means for impacted workers.

The Fair Work Commission has handed down its 2026 Annual Wage Review decision, confirming an increase to modern award wages and the National Minimum Wage fr ...

19/05/2026

Can an employer rely on a “zero tolerance” policy to automatically dismiss an employee?

A recent Fair Work Commission decision says not always.

In our latest article, we look at a case in which a long serving employee successfully challenged his dismissal after returning a low-level positive drug test result, despite there being no evidence of impairment at work.

A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission is a reminder that even strict workplace policies do not automatically justify dismissal. In Brew v Downer EDI ...

14/05/2026

ChatGPT might help draft your workplace claim, but it won’t save it if the facts are wrong. Our latest article looks at a Fair Work Commission decision in which an employee was strongly criticised for relying on inaccurate AI-generated material.

A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission serves as an important reminder to employees considering using AI tools, such as ChatGPT, to assist with their ...

17/04/2026

We are thrilled to share that three of our team have been recognised in the 2027 edition of the Best Lawyers awards.

Congratulations to Andrew Jewell on inclusion in Best Lawyers, and to Michael Kriewaldt and Sam Nottle on being named Ones to Watch.

Best Lawyers is peer-reviewed, reflecting our peers' trust and acknowledgement of our professional skills.