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Michael Alkan
Principal Consultant - HR Experts
Michael Alkan is a workplace relations and human resources specialist who assists both employees and businesses in managing workplace disputes, regulatory processes and broader employment-related challenges.
As Principal Consultant of HR Experts, Michael works directly with clients on matters involving workplace conduct, disciplinary action, organisational change and employment disputes, including but not limited to unfair dismissal and general protections claims. His work commonly involves preparing matters across employment-related forums, advising on workplace strategy and assisting clients through complex workplace processes.
Michael has assisted and or represented parties in matters involving bodies such as:
- the Fair Work Commission
- the Fair Work Ombudsman
- the Australian Human Rights Commission
- State industrial relations tribunals and other workplace regulatory bodies
His role typically involves strategic advice, preparation of evidence and submissions, dispute resolution support and assistance and or representation in navigating formal workplace proceedings.
Representation Experience
Michael assists and or represents parties throughout all stages of workplace disputes, including preparation, conciliation and, where required, formal hearing proceedings.
His work commonly involves:
- unfair dismissal proceedings
- general protections disputes
- underpayment claims
- disciplinary and termination-related matters
- preparation of witness evidence and documentary material
- strategic advice on procedural and evidentiary issues
- support and representation through conciliation and formal hearing stages
His focus is on assisting clients to navigate employment-related disputes in a structured, practical and commercially grounded manner.
Professional Experience
Michael has close to 20 years’ experience in workplace relations and human resources across advisory, representative and operational roles.
He has assisted clients in matters involving:
- workplace disputes and disciplinary processes
- performance management and termination matters
- workplace investigations
- workers compensation claims
- underpayment claims
- employment contract and policy development
- redundancy and organisational change
- workplace conduct and behavioural issues
- industrial compliance and risk management
In addition to dispute-related work, Michael has supported organisations in establishing and maintaining effective human resource management practices and workplace governance frameworks.
Industry Experience
Michael has worked with organisations across a range of industries, including:
- automotive
- window furnishings
- transport and logistics
- pharmaceutical and healthcare-related sectors
- construction and trades
- professional and service-based businesses
This breadth of exposure informs a practical and commercially grounded approach to workplace relations matters.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations)
- Diploma of Business (Human Resources)
Professional Development
Michael has undertaken professional development in areas including:
- employment law and workplace rights
- employment contracts
- workplace bullying and harassment
- return to work coordination
- occupational health and safety consultation
- OHS risk management
- liability of managers and senior officers
- workers compensation frameworks
- fire prevention and workplace evacuation
Case and Matter Experience
Michael has assisted and or represented parties in a range of workplace matters involving key employment and industrial relations issues, including:
- unfair dismissal proceedings involving contested misconduct and evidentiary issues
- general protections disputes involving alleged adverse action and workplace rights matters
- matters involving minimum employment period and transfer of employment considerations
- workplace investigations and procedural fairness issues
- proceedings involving significant compensation outcomes following termination of employment
- preparation of witness evidence and documentary material for hearing
- applications involving compulsory production of documents and related procedural steps
- disputes concerning workplace conduct, behavioural allegations and disciplinary action
His involvement has included preparing matters for tribunal proceedings, assisting and representing parties through conciliation and, where required, formal hearings, and providing strategic support in navigating workplace regulatory frameworks.
Commentary and Publications
Michael publishes commentary on workplace relations developments, tribunal decisions and emerging employment issues through the HR Experts website.
His analysis focuses on the practical implications of workplace decisions, evidentiary considerations in disputes and strategic management of workplace risk.
Engagement
Michael assists clients with workplace relations strategy, dispute management and representation in unfair dismissal, general protections and other employment-related disputes.
To engage Michael or to discuss a workplace matter, please contact HR Experts via the website enquiry form or by telephone.
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