Profile
Emily joined Piper Alderman as a Special Counsel in 2021, after having relocated to Adelaide from Sydney where she worked for a specialist employment law firm.
Emily has acted for a diverse range of employers across both the private and public sector, at a national level. She advises employers on complex workplace matters, including discrimination risks, regulatory compliance, and employment disputes. Emily also regularly conducts workplace investigations and provides practical guidance on performance management, injury management, and managing challenging workforce issues.
Expertise
Recognition
Special Counsel Emily Slaytor is our go-to employment lawyer. She is responsive, understands the critical issues for our business, and provides timely and effective advice. Her knowledge of employment matters is exceptional.
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Australia – Labour and employment
Accolades
- Doyle’s Guide – Employment & WHS Law Rising Star – South Australia, since 2022 edition
- Best Lawyers® Australia – ‘Ones to Watch’ Occupational Health & Safety Law – 2024 edition
Memberships
- Member, Industrial Relations Society of NSW
- Member, Australian Labour and Employment Relations Association SA
- Member, Australian Labour Law Association
Insights
18 February 2026
“Not acceptable in any workplace”: The Fair Work Commission condemns a worker’s “egregious” sexual remarks...
Read More01 August 2025
Federal Court confirms reasonable notice term may be implied into employment contracts
Read More13 March 2025
Webinar Q&As: Explanation of ‘Beat the Clock’ 2025: Understanding the Respect@Work laws and new obligations...
Read More29 January 2025
When workplace policies become enforceable legal obligations with significant risk: Lessons from the High Court’s...
Read More20 December 2023
Employment Relations Podcast #36 – What does a psychosocially safe workplace look like?
Read More24 March 2023
Webinar Q&As: 2023 ‘Beat the Clock’ Series: Practice management & business skills | Respect@Work: Manage...
Read More09 January 2023
Employment Relations Podcast #30 – Industrial Relations in 2022 and Beyond: Year in Review
Read More20 October 2022
Employment Relations Podcast #27 – Respect@Work Part 2: What can organisations do now to be...
Read More13 October 2022
Unreasonable Adjustments – How far must an employer go to enable an employee to return...
Read More15 August 2022
Reasonable to rely on ATAGI: Fair Work Commission considers reasonableness of workplace vaccination policy in...
Read More22 March 2022
Webinar Q&As: Employment Relations National Seminar Series | Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment
Read More14 February 2022