Bridie Murphy

Bridie's successful outcomes include:

• obtaining the first interim order in the Fair Work Commission (FWC) anti-bullying jurisdiction
• negotiating an exit package equivalent to 2 years remuneration for a senior manager who had been victimised for making complaints about his employment
• assisting a suspended health professional defend allegations of serious misconduct and be reinstated to her position after a botched workplace investigation
• obtaining compensation, a statement of regret and an internal policy change for an employee who had been discriminated against on the basis of their gender identity
• representing multiple victims of wage theft in claiming and obtaining compensation for their underpayments, and
• representing a senior employee in negotiations around confidential information and a restraint of trade at the conclusion of their more than 20 years’ service to a company.
   

“Your professional help and accepting of what was unfair treatment to myself then defending me including negotiating with my past employer helped me greatly in recovering my self-esteem and general health. Our sincere thanks and best wished to you.” - Architect

Bridie previously worked in Maurice Blackburn’s compensation and Superannuation and Insurance departments.

Memberships & accreditations

• Law Institute of Victoria member
• Victorian Women Lawyers member
• Maurice Blackburn's Women's Network member