Employment Disputes
Employment disputes are delicate and come with a fair amount of reputational risk for all the parties involved. Having the right legal support during an employment dispute could ensure the best outcomes for you. Contact us now.
Disputes between employers and employees can arise for many reasons, including:
➝ Breach of the employment contract
➝ Misconduct by the employee
➝ Unfair dismissal
➝ Wrongful termination
➝ Refused parental leave
➝ Workplace discrimination
➝ Sexual harassment
Our Services
Whatever the cause of the dispute, and whether you are an employer or an employee, we can help you with legal advice at every stage of the dispute. We can also provide you with legal representation before the courts and employment tribunals. When representing you, we will:
➝ Review the employment contract to determine what your rights are and the available remedies available.
➝ Gather evidence to support your case – this will include documents, emails, etc.
➝ Advise you on whether you have a good claim or defence, as the case may be.
➝ Institute or defend any claim or complaint on your behalf, whether at the courts or the Fair Work Commission, if necessary
➝ Provide legal representation at negotiations or mediation
➝ Appear on your behalf at all court or tribunal hearings
We also provide legal advice and representation in respect of workplace investigations.
Our preferred approach when dealing with employment disputes, is to settle the dispute without resorting to litigation. Our clients often prefer to be spared the publicity of formal proceedings, which is why we do our best to settle the dispute through negotiations or other private means, to ensure that the privacy of the parties is respected. Nevertheless, we assess each case on its merits and will take legal action where we find that it is the best strategy.
Call our NATIONAL LEGAL HOTLINE
1300 2 LEGAL
Open 7am to Midnight, 7 days a week
Why choose us?
We are experts in advising employers and employees at both junior and senior levels on all aspects of employment law, including employment contracts, benefits, termination, redundancy, discrimination and employee rights, among other things. Combined with our over 40 years experience in dispute resolution, you can be sure that you are in safe hands.
We are practical and efficient. Our services are competitively priced, and we offer an initial free consultation to discuss the merits of your case and help you better understand your position. Depending on your preference, we offer fixed fee and hourly billing options.
Our Approach
In every matter that we take on, our first step is to understand your needs and the facts of your case, to enable us to tailor our advice to your specific situation. We will then advise you on your options, recommending the most commercially viable strategy for your case, and inform you of the next steps. We take action swiftly, keeping you updated at every stage of the process.
We adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to providing our services, by drawing on expertise from our various practice groups, as needed.
We are meticulous and have put in place the necessary internal processes to ensure that our services are of the highest standards.