Practice Areas

Employment Law / Industrial Relations Law

We have acted for both Employers and Employees in Employment Law matters.

We have sound knowledge of the Legislation, including the Employment Protection Act, the Industrial Relations Act, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, the Workplace Relations Act, Privacy Law, as well as access to up-to-date information and knowledge about the various awards, whether or Federal or State, that apply in respect of various employment relationships.

Employer Perspective

Many of our Employer clients ask us to draft Employment Agreements for them. When things get difficult, our clients count on us to attempt to enforce the Agreements, or to take other appropriate legal action.

Are you considering re-structuring, or simply making a specific position redundant? Are you considering dismissing a staff member? Before you do either of the above, there are certain steps that will need to be taken by you, to reduce the possibility and/or prospect of being sued by an employee or a class of employees. We have acted for Employers in proceedings before the Industrial Relations Commission. We know what goes on at the Commission.

If you are an employer; and you need professional assistance in 'making that decision', you may wish to consult a Solicitor, before you make the final decision.

Employee Perspective

Do you have an Employment Agreement? Do you know if it is fair, or whether it can be challenged or set aside as an Unfair Contract?

Are you being 'singled out'? Are you being treated unfairly? Is your employer making unreasonable requests or demands? Have you been reminded again and again about alleged breaches or improper conduct by you, in circumstances where the alleged breach is not as serious as it is being made out to be?

Have you been given an option to either resign or be dismissed? Have you been dismissed in circumstances where you were not in breach of your Employment Agreement? Do you believe you have been unfairly dismissed?

Alternatively, have you been allegedly 'made redundant', in circumstances where you know there is another person in the alleged redundant position, carrying out exactly the same duties? Were you given notice, or offered another position in the Employer Company, before you were made 'redundant'?

Very strict time limits apply to the time allowed to bring an Unfair Dismissal claim. If you wish to bring a claim for unfair dismissal, then you should act quickly and without delay.

Whether you are an Employer or an Employee, if you need any assistance with Employment & Industrial Relations Law matters, please contact our office and ask to speak with a Solicitor.