Sharon Payn is a partner in Lavan’s Employment, Safety & Education team.
Sharon has extensive experience in a wide range of employment matters including workplace relations strategies, redundancies, award compliance, bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct claims.
Prior to joining Lavan, Sharon worked in the labour and employment team in a global law firm and various in-house roles. She has commercial experience having worked in the oil and gas industry for 17 years which enables her to provide practical legal advice to clients.
Sectors
Education
Publications
Beyond backpackers: Retaining skilled Working Holiday Makers in Australia
When zero tolerance goes too far: Employee reinstated following failed drug test
$90K wake up call for employers: Sexual harassment under the Fair Work Act
Strategic workforce planning for schools: Leveraging skilled migration
Professional Profile
Education
Master of Employment Relations
Griffith University (2016)
Bachelor of Laws
Queensland University of Technology (2011)
Admissions
Supreme Court of Western Australia (2012)
Membership