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Employment Law

Protecting the rights of employees and employers.

Protecting the rights of employees and employers.

The workplace is where most Australians spend the greater part of their lives, and when something goes wrong at work the consequences are rarely confined to the office. Income, reputation, health and family are all affected. That is why employment matters demand advice that is fast, clear and strategic.

We act for both employees and employers. For employees, that means protecting your rights when you have been dismissed, sidelined, bullied or treated unlawfully, and making sure any settlement or termination properly reflects your entitlements. For employers, it means managing workplace risk before it becomes a dispute — well-drafted contracts and policies, lawful performance management, and confident handling of complaints and investigations.

Many employment claims are subject to strict time limits — unfair dismissal and general protections (dismissal) applications must generally be lodged with the Fair Work Commission within 21 days of the dismissal taking effect. If you believe you have a claim, seek advice promptly.

We advise and represent clients in relation to

  • Unfair Dismissal
  • General Protections Applications
  • Workplace Bullying
  • Discrimination Claims
  • Employment Contracts
  • Executive Employment
  • Redundancies
  • Performance Management
  • Workplace Investigations
  • Restraint of Trade
  • Fair Work Commission proceedings
  • Federal Court employment litigation

Whether you are an employee seeking advice or a business managing workplace issues, we provide practical solutions that minimise risk and achieve results.

Our approach

  1. Understand your position

    We take detailed instructions, review your contract, policies and correspondence, and give you a frank assessment of your rights, risks and realistic outcomes.

  2. Act within the deadlines

    Employment law is deadline-driven. We move quickly to preserve your rights, lodge applications in time and put you in the strongest negotiating position.

  3. Negotiate from strength

    Most workplace disputes resolve without a hearing. We prepare every matter as if it will be contested, which is precisely what produces sensible settlements.

  4. Advocate when it counts

    Where a resolution cannot be reached, we provide determined representation before the Fair Work Commission, courts and tribunals.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to bring an unfair dismissal claim?
Unfair dismissal and general protections (dismissal) applications must generally be lodged with the Fair Work Commission within 21 days of your dismissal taking effect. Extensions are granted only in exceptional circumstances, so it is important to obtain advice immediately.
I've been offered a settlement or deed of release. Should I sign it?
Not before you understand it. Deeds of release commonly extinguish all of your claims against the employer, including claims you may not know you have. We review settlement documents, advise on whether the offer reflects your true entitlements, and negotiate improvements where appropriate.
Do you act for businesses as well as employees?
Yes. We advise employers on contracts, policies, performance management, redundancy processes, workplace investigations and responding to claims — with a focus on preventing disputes rather than merely reacting to them.
What is a general protections claim?
The Fair Work Act prohibits an employer from taking adverse action against a person because they have exercised a workplace right — for example, making a complaint, taking sick leave or enquiring about their entitlements. General protections claims can be powerful, and compensation is not capped in the way unfair dismissal remedies are.

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