Profile
Tim is recognised as one of Australia’s leading workplace lawyers. He created and led Australia’s top boutique workplace law firm for more than a decade before accepting Piper Alderman’s invitation to join our practice. Tim has over 25 years’ experience in employment and industrial relations law.
Tim understands the commercial realities of business from the perspective of a business owner and adviser. This background enhances Tim’s provision of strategic advice to clients on employment and workforce matters. He is an experienced advocate and has represented employers in all relevant tribunals and courts.
Tim’s industry knowledge includes working with clients in publishing, agribusiness, health, hospitality, finance, retail, logistics, resources, government, professional services, transport, building & construction, social & community services and pharmaceutical industries. He frequently presents on workplace law topics, is a regular contributor to industry and legal publications and is sought by the media for comment on workplace law issues.
Expertise
Recognition
‘Tim Capelin is approachable, highly professional and provides exceptional client service. He is timely in his responses to both phone calls and written advice. He and his team deliver on pieces of work once briefed without multiple follow-ups unless necessary.’
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Labour and employment, 2020 edition – Testimonials
Accolades
- Best Lawyers in Australia – Recognised for Health and Aged Care Law (Sydney, AU) – Since 2022 edition
- Best Lawyers in Australia – Recognised for Labour & Employment Law (Sydney, AU) – Since 2017 edition
- The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific – Recommended for Labour and Employment – 2003 – 2022 editions
- Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards – Finalist for Workplace Relations and Employment Team of the Year – 2016, 2017 & 2018
- Doyle’s Guide – Leading Employment Lawyers (Employer Representation) – New South Wales, since 2024 edition
Recent deals and media coverage
- Workplace reforms to casual employment ‘risk’ uncertainty and rise in legal action, according to industrial relations specialist – Sky News, 25 July 2023
- Mid-tier sheds light on flexible working policy – Lawyers Weekly, 4 September 2018
Memberships
- Member, Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
- Australian Labour Law Association
Insights
12 December 2023
Closing some loopholes now and others later: An update on the latest Fair Work amendments
Read More21 March 2022
The Risks of Injury, Death and Substantial Financial Penalties: SafeWork NSW Prosecutions for WHS Breaches
Read More01 March 2022
Employment Relations Podcast #24 – Special Edition: Contract is King – the High Court decisions...
Read More22 February 2022
Webinar Q&As: Beat the Clock | Substantive Law – Workplace Lessons from the Pandemic
Read More14 February 2022
Employment Relations Podcast #23 – Recent Round-Up of Covid-19 Vaccination Decisions
Read More27 January 2022
Fair Work Commission decision – implementing and enforcing vaccination policies
Read More06 September 2021
Webinar Q&As: Employment relations national seminar series – Casuals: The changes keep coming
Read More13 August 2020
The High Court has handed down its decision in Mondelez and good sense has prevailed
Read More29 April 2020
Webinar Q&As: Employment relations national seminar series – Managing mental health in the workplace
Read More29 April 2020
Employment Relations Podcast #10 – What tools does your business have in its kit to...
Read More31 March 2020
JobKeeper Payment – A wage subsidy scheme for businesses affected by coronavirus
Read More31 March 2020
COVID-19 changes – modern award variations and amendments to the Long Service Leave Act 1955...
Read More31 March 2020
Urgent update on COVID-19 Industrial Issues – Commission allows changes to the Clerks Award in...
Read More14 May 2018
Out of hours conduct: Employee dismissed for explicit private Facebook message
Read More13 February 2018
It’s now more difficult to be protected: The High Court’s latest ruling on protected industrial...
Read More13 November 2017
Update on licensing and registration in the labour hire industry – Overview of new Queensland...
Read More03 May 2017
Dishonesty or merely an incorrect explanation? The decision in Qantas Airways Limited v David Dawson...
Read More26 April 2017