Team Members

Isabella Clements

Associate
Isabella is an associate in the workplace relations and safety team. With more than five years’ legal industry experience, she provides practical, commercial advice on employment and safety law issues.

Isabella is an associate in the workplace relations and safety team. With more than five years’ legal industry experience, she provides practical, commercial advice on employment and safety law issues.

Isabella’s expertise extends to employment disputes such as underpayment, unfair dismissal, discrimination, adverse action matters and workers’ compensation. She regularly acts for clients in state and federal courts and tribunals, ensuring robust representation and effective resolution of complex employment matters.

Committed to delivering clear and effective solutions, she combines her knowledge of employment law with a pragmatic approach tailored to each client’s needs. Isabella’s dedication and collaborative style make her a valued member of the team.

  • Solicitor – Supreme Court of Queensland and High Court of Australia
  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Griffith University
  • Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice – Queensland University of Technology
  • Advising clients in relation to modern award coverage, enterprise agreements and underpayment claims.
  • Advising clients on various employment matters including managing ill and injured employees, disciplinary matters, termination and redundancy.
  • Assisting clients with discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment matters.
  • Representing clients in state and federal courts, Queensland Industrial Relations Commission and Fair Work Commission.
  • Undertaking and advising on workplace investigations.
  • Drafting employment contracts, workplace policies and individual flexibility agreements.
  • Assisting clients with flexible working requests, working from home and the right to disconnect.

Areas of Expertise

Publications

Avoiding unfair dismissal in schools: When does teacher discipline cross the line?

Amid rising unfair dismissal claims in schools, two recent Fair Work Commission decisions provide helpful guidance on when teacher misconduct justifies dismissal.

Dismissal upheld due to medical incapacity

The Fair Work Commission recently upheld an employer’s decision to terminate a ferry customer service operator’s employment, finding that her medical incapacity prevented her from performing the inherent requirements of her role.

The year ahead: what employers can expect in 2026

2025 was a landmark year for Australian employment law. As 2026 unfolds, further significant developments are expected. This article outlines the key changes for 2026, including payday superannuation and Fair Work Commission reviews, and highlights what employers need to do to stay compliant and prepared.