Profile
Ben’s primary area of expertise is in employment and industrial law. Ben provides advice to clients in all areas of employment law, industrial relations and workplace health and safety, and in a variety of industries, including the IT, retail, manufacturing, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.
Ben has significant experience advising on and preparing employment contracts, enterprise agreements, deeds of release and employer policies. He also assists clients in litigious matters, including acting for clients in unfair dismissal, general protections and discrimination law matters. Ben also has extensive litigation experience in restraint of trade matters, disputes concerning the protection of confidential information, and other employment contract disputes.
Expertise
Recognition
‘Ben Motro was an exceptional support through a series of challenging issues. Ben was always very easy to get a hold of, he has a great disposition which makes working with him an absolute pleasure.’
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Australia – Labour and employment – 2024 edition
‘I have worked closely with Ben Motro for a number of years now, and no matter how small of an issue, Ben always provides an outcome with our best interest in mind. Ben is an expert in his field and is not afraid to educate you and make recommendations on how we can minimise our risk when it comes to employment.’
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Australia – Labour and employment – 2022 edition
‘Always available, great communication if there could be a delay in assisting. Always responsive, no follow up needed. Great help especially from Ben Motro in all HR matters.’
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Australia – Labour and employment – 2022 edition
Accolades
- Best Lawyers in Australia – Recognised for Human Rights Law (Sydney, AU) – Since 2022 edition
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific – Recommended for Labour and employment – Since 2018 edition
Recent deals and media coverage
- Commercial law firm elevates 3 new partners – Lawyers Weekly, 30 September 2020
Memberships
- Member, Law Society of NSW
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Member, Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
Insights
14 October 2024
New changes aim to transform costs in discrimination claims: what you need to know
Read More30 September 2024
An inclusive interpretation: The Federal Court analyses gender identity discrimination
Read More29 May 2023
Are you discussing pay with your employees? The importance of pay equity in the workplace
Read More09 January 2023
Employment Relations Podcast #30 – Industrial Relations in 2022 and Beyond: Year in Review
Read More21 March 2022
The Risks of Injury, Death and Substantial Financial Penalties: SafeWork NSW Prosecutions for WHS Breaches
Read More23 September 2021
Employment Relations Podcast #21 – Workplace investigations: tips and tricks
Read More30 October 2020
McDonald’s the latest employer to face potential employee class action – could your organisation be...
Read More16 January 2020
ASIC’s new Regulatory Guidance for whistleblower policies – what you need to know
Read More19 February 2019
Extended private sector whistleblowing protection scheme, with amendments, becomes law
Read More16 August 2018
Do performance improvement plans constitute ‘reasonable management action’?
Read More23 February 2016