Legal
Employment & Workplace Law skills assessment
Employment lawyers advise on the relationship between employers and workers. This scorecard covers legislation, awards, investigations, advice quality and practical judgement.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 7 starting levels
The 12 Employment & Workplace Law skills you can score
These are the default Employment & Workplace Law skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every team member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Employment Legislation and Awards
Understands statute, awards and agreements and applies them accurately.
Unfair Dismissal and Termination Advice
Advises on process, risk and outcomes.
Workplace Investigations
Conducts fair, thorough investigations.
Contracts and Policies
Drafts contracts and policies that are practical.
Dispute and Tribunal Representation
Prepares and presents employment disputes before tribunals and commissions.
Restraints and Confidentiality
Advises on restraint of trade and confidentiality clauses and their enforceability.
Practical Advice for Managers
Gives managers clear, practical advice on discipline, performance and termination.
Negotiation and Settlement
Negotiates settlements that protect the client's interests and avoid unnecessary litigation.
Health, Safety and Discrimination Awareness
Understands health and safety duties and anti-discrimination and harassment law.
Client Empathy
Listens to and supports employees and employers under stress.
Confidentiality
Protects sensitive employment information.
Continuous Legal Update
Keeps up with changes in employment law and case decisions.
Levels included with Employment & Workplace Law
Employment & Workplace Law starts with 7 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Seniority Level” for legal, so team members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Law Graduate
- Paralegal
- Junior Lawyer
- Lawyer
- Senior Associate
- Special Counsel
- Partner
How Employment & Workplace Law works in SkillScorer
Score
Each team member in a practice group is scored on the Employment & Workplace Law skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank team members, compare two side by side, or compare your practice groups against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Employment & Workplace Law skills need attention. Reports also follow each senior associate's practice group.
Employment & Workplace Law scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Employment & Workplace Law scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Employment & Workplace Law scorecard covers 12 skills: Employment Legislation and Awards, Unfair Dismissal and Termination Advice, Workplace Investigations, Contracts and Policies, Dispute and Tribunal Representation, Restraints and Confidentiality, Practical Advice for Managers, Negotiation and Settlement, Health, Safety and Discrimination Awareness, Client Empathy, Confidentiality and Continuous Legal Update. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are team members scored in Employment & Workplace Law?
Every team member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one practice group and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Employment & Workplace Law?
Employment & Workplace Law starts with these levels (called “Seniority Level” in the app): Law Graduate, Paralegal, Junior Lawyer, Lawyer, Senior Associate, Special Counsel and Partner. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Employment & Workplace Law skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In legal the app talks about team members, practice groups and senior associates, and you can change any of those words too.
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