Ben Dajkovich

Solicitor

Ben Dajkovich is a solicitor at Hall Payne Lawyers in our Employment and Industrial Law team.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts with majors in Philosophy and Socio-legal Studies and a Juris Doctor from the University of Sydney.

Ben commenced employment with Hall Payne Lawyers in 2022, working first as a research clerk then law graduate. He then worked at the Federal Court of Australia as an Associate to the Hon. Justice E Raper before returning to the firm as a solicitor.

Ben’s main legal interests are in labour and public law.

“Labour laws govern our working conditions; they protect our personal and occupational interests by imposing a series of obligations we owe each other in the course of our working lives. Work can form part of how we understand ourselves and how we identify ourselves to others. In this way, compliance with workplace law is important for our wellbeing and dignity.”

While not working, Ben likes to spend time with his family and to read.

Reviews for Hall Payne Sydney

10 Jun 2025  Google Peter S

They helped me solve my matter without needing to go to a hearing. They helped me in getting a government agency to offer an unconditional settlement in my favour.

22 May 2025  Google Matthew L

5-star rating

19 Dec 2024  Google Gemma V

Whilst seeking legal advice from Ignat Kozlov, we could not fault our experience. Ignat and his team were very professional, understanding and gave thorough advice.

Highly recommend the team at Hall Payne Lawyers.

18 Dec 2024  Google ldslm

We are incredibly grateful for the thorough advice and diligent work provided by Ignat Kozlov at Hall Payne Lawyers. Despite external challenges, he consistently delivered exceptional service.

Ignat and his team demonstrated a level of care and professionalism that is second to none. They turned a challenging process into a positive experience and have our highest recommendation for their outstanding expertise and dedication.

04 Dec 2024  Google Kym B
Excellent support, and dedication from start to finish. Recommend to anyone.
07 Nov 2024  Google Geoff P

I recently completed a worker's compensation claim through Hall Payne Lawyers Sydney and Amanda Knock was looking after my claim.

I am extremely happy with the way that they handled my claim. They were very efficient and professional also kept me informed throughout this process. I felt like I was treated like a person and not just a number , very rare these days.

I have no hesitation in highly recommending Amanda and Hall Payne Lawyers Sydney .

05 Nov 2024  Google James B

I was sent Hall Payne Lawyers details by my sister in law. I was fortunate enough to have an initial consultation with Mark Diamond about serious work issue.

During our meeting Mark was courteous, respectful, well prepared, and a wealth of knowledge regarding employment law. His honesty and expertise were demonstrated with the outcome and he provided me all the options.

I could not recommend him highly enough.

19 Sep 2024  Email Anonymous

I reached out to Joe Kennedy in an urgent and sensitive situation, as he was highly recommended to me by a colleague.

Joe was thorough and efficient from the beginning until the issue was resolved to my satisfaction. He was particularly patient with me when I was feeling immense pressure and confused, and ultimately kept me focussed on the outcome I was seeking.

I never felt that it was about billing for Joe, quite the contrary. Joe showed expert knowledge, provided and received feedback which he actioned in a timely manner.

I highly recommend his services and will not hesitate to seek him out again if any issues arise in future.

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Recent Blogs by Ben

Fair Work Commission quashes sham enterprise agreement

Fair Work Commission quashes sham enterprise agreement

In this case review, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has demonstrated its ability, and willingness, to overturn agreements that fail to meet legal requirements and to ensure businesses and individuals who fail to comply with the law are held to account.

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Discretionary bonus schemes – can an employer deny payment?

Discretionary bonus schemes – can an employer deny payment?

In this article, we look at the situation where your employer refuses a ‘’bonus’’ payment on the basis of the “employer’s discretion” and what your options are.

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