My work spans many industries, including financial services and insurance, telecommunications, information technology, arts and healthcare. I am also an experienced workplace investigator and corporate trainer.

My aim is to give clients pragmatic, solution-focused advice and to work with them as part of their business.

I have held the position of Sydney Office Managing Partner since 2021 and was recently appointed the Partner Lead for MinterEllison's market leading interim legal resourcing business Flex.

Career highlights

• Represented numerous clients in the Supreme Court seeking an injunction and/or damages regarding breach of contract by former employees
  
• Advised in respect of a number of very sensitive senior employee terminations and harassment matters
• Representing employers in workplace litigation including unfair dismissals, adverse action and discrimination
  
• Provided strategic advice regarding injured workers on workers compensation, disability discrimination and the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), with a particular focus on mental health issues
  
• Assisting clients with Respect@Work compliance including risk assessments, Board briefings, education programs
  
• Advised in respect of a number of WHS prosecutions and WHS incidents
  
• Lead investigations into conduct, bullying and 'whistleblower' allegations
  
• Provided integration advice to numerous companies following mergers or acquisitions of business
  
• Acted as project manager for numerous clients rolling out global employment initiatives, to ensure consistent outcomes across jurisdictions
  
• I am a leading corporate trainer who regularly presents to Boards and managers on employment compliance issues, including work health and safety and workplace strategy
  
• Responsible for MinterEllison’s GuideME national HR/IR training initiatives, which includes our bespoke training offerings. Our training has been regarded by Chambers as being 'the best in the business'.
  

Education
Diploma in Law (LPAB)

• Understanding the COVID-19 'JobKeeper Payments'

  By Kristy Edser, Courtney Chan |May 2020

• Understanding the COVID-19 'JobKeeper Payments'

  By Kristy Edser, Courtney Chan |May 2020

• COVID-19: Steps You Should be Taking Now for Managing your Business and Workers

  By Kristy Edser, Amy Walsh, Megan McKenry |March 2020

• How to create respectful workplaces
  

  The Respect@Work Act shifted Australia's regulatory focus to the systematic prevention of sexual harassment, sex-based harassment and discrimination, hostile work environments and victimisation. What action should organisations be taking to create safe and respectful workplaces? What questions should boards and executives be asking?

   

• Coronavirus: Managing the impact on your business and workers
  

  Given the recent increase in reports regarding the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) across Australia and the increasing risk of a pandemic, organisations need to take proactive steps to ensure that they are managing the risks to  workers, as well as managing broader operational issues.

• New AHRC regulatory powers and WGEA reporting changes
  

  2024 marks another significant year for Respect@Work reforms, with new regulatory functions of the AHRC and further changes to WGEA reporting obligations.

• Respect@Work: Positive duty guidance launched
  

  The Australian Human Rights Commission has just released practical guidance for organisations on how to comply with the positive duty under the Sex Discrimination Act.

• COVID-19: Increased restrictions in New South Wales – What employers need to know
  

  Following increased restrictions introduced in New South Wales, we discuss the further changes impacting employers.

• A new Australian system to combat workplace harassment
  

  With recent updates to Respect@Work and Fair Work legislation, and Workplace, Health and Safety obligations, organisations must navigate these complementary regulatory frameworks which form part of an emerging Australians system to prevent harm in the workplace. As organisations shift their focus from zero tolerance, to zero harm – prevention is critical.

• Latest workplace reforms in the Protecting Worker Entitlements Bill have passed
  

  The Federal Government's second round of workplace reforms in the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill 2023 has passed.

• A significant step forward - Respect@Work Act 2021 passed
  

  Today, the Government's legislative response to the Australian Human Rights Commission's Respect@Work Report was passed.

• Understanding the COVID-19 'JobKeeper Payments'
  

  Many employers have been considering workforce changes to address the economic downturn and cash flow issues caused by COVID-19. Yesterday's announcement by the Federal Government about wage subsidies (known as 'JobKeeper Payments') has been welcomed by employers and unions, and should be closely considered by employers before implementing any changes.

• Start managing sexual harassment in the workplace differently
  

  Safework Australia has released its guide on preventing workplace sexual harassment. We review the Guide's key processes to minimise the risks of sexual harassment in the workplace and what business should do.

• JobKeeper Legislation - What does it mean for businesses and workers?
  

  With the Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Payments and Benefits) Act 2020 and Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus (Measures No. 2) Act 2020 passed by Federal Parliament late last night, we now have answers to many of the questions being asked by employers about the JobKeeper wage subsidies and the consequent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act).

• COVID19: How to ensure your business is compliant with Stage 4 Restrictions
  

  Stage 4 Restrictions in Victoria are significant and impact any business that has operations in Victoria. Multiple directions came into effect at midnight on Wednesday 5 August 2020. There are a number of things that business need to consider as a matter of urgency.