Ellie Bassingthwaighte
Associate
I know when things are not right at work, the stress that results can seep into all parts of our life. I want to help people resolve their workplace issues so they can go back to enjoying the more important things in life - like family and friends.
Ellie Bassingthwaighte specialises in industrial relations and employment law in Hall Payne’s Brisbane office.
She is currently completing a Masters of Laws with a focus on alternative dispute resolution.
Prior to joining Hall Payne, Ellie worked at a boutique firm as part of their employment and industrial relations practice and she was formerly an associate at the Brisbane office of the Fair Work Commission.
During her time in practice, Ellie has assisted her clients with a range of workplace issues including:
- unfair dismissal;
- general protection disputes;
- claims of discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace;
- redundancy disputes;
- returning to work after maternity leave;
- underpayment claims; and
- work health and safety disputes.
She also has experience reviewing and negotiating employment contracts, assisting employees and employers in managing allegations of poor performance, and interpreting and applying modern awards and enterprise agreements.
Ellie has appeared in a variety of matters in a number of courts and tribunals including the Fair Work Commission, Queensland Industrial Relations Commission, Anti-Discrimination Commission, Federal Circuit Court and Magistrates Court.
Ellie is a member of the national committee of the Australian Labour Law Association and a member of the Queensland Industrial Relations Society. She is a member of the Industrial Law Committee of the Queensland Law Society.
Ellie is passionate about promoting access to justice and ensuring that disadvantaged members of the community can seek and obtain legal advice when needed. She volunteers with a number of community legal centres, including the Caxton Legal Centre, the Women’s Legal Service and the LGBTI Legal Service.
Outside of work, Ellie keeps busy by hiking, travelling and enjoys playing trivia at the local pub.
Reviews for Hall Payne Brisbane
Incredibly astute, responsive and knowledgable service, with a very strong compass guided by social justice
Kris was great, She gave us confidence and calmness in a horrible experience. Thank you.
Thank you so much Hall and Payne Lawyers for your assistance with my affairs. Leanne and Shirley took care of my matters with professionalism and awesome service.
To have these guys on your side when you are at your wits end provided me with peace of mind and the opportunity to live a better life due to my successful claims. I could not have done it without their help. Thank you Hall and Payne! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
It was a pleasure to deal with Hall Payne Lawyers for our personal wills.
In particular Mr. Ian Kelly who made it easy to navigate through the documents and interacted with us to suit our needs.
In my late 30’s self employed professional, I fell from grace, bankrupt, lost my health, my career and my marriage. Hall Payne was the shining light for me through these very dark times, the better part of 5 years in which they took the helm and left no stone unturned.
The result: three successful claims (2TPD & 1IP) the best possible outcome and an absolutely outstanding law firm to deal with. Special thanks to Leanne: Her diligence to handle all the complexities that occurred along the way was infallible and I am forever grateful for her support. Highly Recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5 star review
I am very pleased to write a review for this firm. When you need help everything seems so complicated. These wonderful lawyers make you feel at ease with real advice from a caring base that is easy to understand. Professionals that care, that says it all.
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