Profile
Emily supports organisations by providing timely legal advice through every stage of employment, including hiring, managing the workforce, and resolving disputes.
She provides advice to employers from various industries in relation to all aspects of employment, industrial relations, work health and safety, and workers compensation law.
Emily is a co-author of “Independent Contractors: a practical guide” with Professor Andrew Stewart and other contributors from Piper Alderman, published by CCH.
She has been an editor of the University of Adelaide Law Review and a member of the South Australian Law Reform Institute.
Emily hosts Piper Alderman’s podcast, Employment Law for the Time Poor, updating listeners on complicated legal issues in manageable portions.
Expertise
Recognition
‘Emily Haar is very approachable for thoughts and opinions as to strategic plan. Business focused and Emily works with the client to minimise risk.’
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Labour and employment, 2021 edition – Testimonials
Accolades
Memberships
- Australian Labour and Employment Relations Association – South Australia
- Australian Labour Law Association
- Australia and New Zealand Education Law Association
- Board Member, Lutheran Education South Australia Northern Territory and Western Australia Inc
- Board Member, Fullarton Lutheran Homes Inc
Insights
15 March 2021
Employment Relations Podcast #17 – Civil Underpayments vs Criminal Wage Theft: Compare the Pair
Read More21 December 2020
Employment Relations Podcast #16 – The new Fair Work Amendment Bill – a taste of...
Read More07 December 2020
Employment Relations Podcast #15: What do organisations need to consider as remote working becomes optional...
Read More22 October 2020
Employment Relations Podcast #14 – The impact of the gig economy on the concept of...
Read More20 October 2020
Government directions to require online-education only may not be a “stoppage” of work that allows...
Read More13 August 2020
Employment Relations Podcast #13 – Does it pass the smell test? When a contractor is...
Read More06 July 2020
Further changes to labour hire licensing in South Australia: Is your business involved in “prescribed...
Read More26 June 2020
New Financial Year, New Rates: Increases to Award Rates, Penalty Units and the High Income...
Read More19 June 2020
Employment Relations Podcast #12 – Are your casual employees really casual? A discussion of the...
Read More04 June 2020