Meghan Thomas-Richards
Associate
Meg graduated from the Australian National University in 2015, while working part-time at the Australian Federal Police Association.
Following admission to practice in the ACT in 2016, Meg moved back to her home in Melbourne and worked at the Fair Work Commission as a Researcher in the award modernisation team. She then worked as a Relief Associate to various Commission members on a wide variety of matters that come before the Fair Work Commission. During this time, Meg also volunteered at the JobWatch telephone information service.
Meg then worked as an Industrial Officer with the Police Association in Victoria for almost 5 years, with 12 months dedicated to representing members’ interests in disputed worker’s compensation claims.
Meg also led several significant disputes against the employer, including those related:
- to flexible working arrangements;
- recognition of prior policing service;
- fitness for work; and
- consultation for organisational change.
Meg was also integral in organising and educating early career members in the months leading up to the membership taking protected industrial action in 2019. In 2020, Meg was a bargaining representative who drafted a log of claims, and negotiated and finalised the enterprise agreement that covered staff members at the Association.
Meg moved to Hobart in October 2022 and worked as a generalist solicitor at a local community legal service. She specialised in all employment law matters and took great pleasure in assisting southern Tasmanians with their rights and entitlements at work, including securing excellent outcomes for unfair dismissal and general protections matters.
She then, along with her husband, spent several months travelling Australia in a converted four-wheel drive troopcarrier.
Meg understands and knows the value of providing an empathetic ear and information about a client’s legal options. She strongly believes in collective activism for all social justice issues and the power of collective bargaining. She is also a proud union member.
In her spare time Meg enjoys any outdoor activity including twitching, nature photography, hiking, sailing and kayaking.
Reviews for Hall Payne Hobart
Henry Pill from Hall Payne (Hobart)was recommended to me and after using his services I can understand the recommendation.
Henry was friendly and down to earth, no glitz and glamour just very good advice for my best outcome. At no stage did it feel like he was making any outrageous decisions or claims in regards to how much money I could receive in compensation.
He was always quick to respond to my phone calls or emails and was never dismissive of any of my questions.
Whenever I spoke to any member of the team they were always polite and helpful.
I was very pleased with the outcome of my case and never felt pressured or stressed at any time.
I would recommend them to anyone seeking a professional and helpful team that makes you feel at ease.
Thank you to Henry Pill and team. I found Henry to be very approachable, knowledgeable and professional. He was always very prompt in his replies and made sure that at all times I was kept informed and made to feel supported.
I thoroughly recommend Henry.
Highly recommended Pierre and his team, gritty and tenacious, gets the result
Very professional, great outcome with Workers Compensation issue. Referred by my union.
Processes explained at all steps, questions welcomed.
Would use again if ever needed.
Thank you Dominique and Pierre for your expert legal guidance. Your help was invaluable and nothing ever seemed to be too much trouble. I was pleased with the outcome.
5-star review
From our first contact with Hall Payne Lawyers Hobart, we were shown respect, consideration and understanding of our situation. We were continually kept informed and advised of our options to enable the best outcome.
Excellent professional service, very considerate of sensitive topics. Highly recommend, and will be back for any future legal needs.
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