Clear, confidential advice on employment and contract matters
Employment disputes, unfair dismissal, workplace harassment and contract disputes can have significant personal and financial consequences. Richard Calver provides experienced legal advice focused on resolving these matters clearly, confidentially and effectively.
Richard has more than 40 years’ experience in law. He previously ran his own legal practice in Victoria and taught law at Monash University, RMIT University and the University of Canberra. His career has also included roles in government and industry, and service as a director of not-for-profit organisations and private and public companies.
Richard now practises in employment and contract law from Canberra. He advises on contract disputes, unfair dismissal and workplace harassment, with a practical focus on resolving problems clearly and effectively.
Richard also writes on law, public affairs and wine. Selected articles and publications appear below.
Richard’s wine writing in Canberra City News
Richard M. Calver BA, LLB, LLM, Grad Dip Tax
ABN: 926 660 114 884
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How I Work
If you have an employment or contract problem, my approach is to make the issues clear and the options workable.
I start with the facts — what happened, what matters and what does not. Most problems become clearer once the facts are separated from the noise.
From there, I identify the issues most likely to influence the outcome. Not everything carries equal weight, so I focus on what matters most.
I then test your position properly — where it is strong, where it is vulnerable and where it may be challenged. It is better to know that early.
Finally, I give you clear advice on your options, the risks involved and the most practical way forward.
Why work with me
You deal directly with an experienced lawyer throughout.
Clear answers without unnecessary legal jargon.
Focus on practical outcomes, not process for its own sake.
A clear view of the risks before you commit.
What happens next
You explain what has happened and what you need help with.
I assess the position and explain where you stand.
We decide the most practical way forward.
Contract Law
Richard advises on contract risk, with particular experience in construction contracts. His experience includes many years assisting with the drafting and amendment of the Australian Building Industry (ABIC) suite of contracts. Richard’s practice has also given him broad experience assessing a range of contract types and identifying the risks they present.
Employment Law
Employment problems can be confronted and resolved.
Richard believes in fairness in the workplace relations system and brings extensive experience in employment and workplace relations law, including legal representation in complex workplace matters.
He can advise on the most appropriate course of action for your particular employment circumstances and assist with related legal issues.
Let’s discuss your employment or contract problem in a personal and confidential manner.
Please contact Richard by email in the first instance.
Selected articles and commentary
‘Loophole’ bill a noose of bad policy and law
Why disconnecting from the boss is not that easy
Fair Work raises bar on workplace policy training
New wage theft laws come with lumpy consequences
Bumpy industrial ride to getting public servants back to the office
Richard is also an experienced wine writer and contributing author of note, the following links are provided:
Richard’s wine writing in Canberra City News
Contributor to Promise and Performance: Albanese’s First Term - edited by Scott Prasser, published by Connor Court Publishing
Richard’s novel “Blinded”
