Unlike other firms, we don’t act for employers, we don’t have any union affiliations and we don’t perform work in other practice areas – our only focus is to provide independent, affordable and expert advice to workers. With over two decades of combined experience, our Melbourne-based employment lawyers have already assisted thousands of employees to achieve fair and practical outcomes in the workplace.
The firm is regularly recognised by Doyle’s Guide and the Australian Law Awards as a leading employment law firm for employee representation, for our expertise and capabilities in employment and workplace relations.
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If you have been dismissed within the last 21 days and were employed for at least six months you may be eligible to make an unfair dismissal claim.
If adverse action (including dismissal) has been taken against you for a prohibited reason, you may be eligible to make a general protections claim.
Employment contracts may contain clauses that favour the employer or unfairly restrict what you can do both during and after the employment.
If you have been bullied or harassed at work, we can assist you in preparing a formal complaint to your employer and can support you through any investigation process.
This can include your entitlement to notice and redundancy pay under the NES or a more favourable entitlement under the terms of your employment contract.
There are many different ways to make a claim for workplace discrimination in Victoria including under State or Commonwealth legislation.
An underpayment arises when an employer does not pay an employee their correct entitlements under a contract, enterprise agreement or award.
Sham contracting describes a situation where an employee is incorrectly treated as an independent contractor, thus missing out on entitlements.
