Employment Lawyers For Employees
Our team of employment lawyers are experienced at supporting employees across a wide range of industries from transport to nursing and beyond and in all types of roles, from executives to administrative staff.
Employment Lawyers For Employees in Sydney
When you have an issue at work you not only need a lawyer who is experienced and good at what they do, but who you can also relate to and understands what you are going through. That’s why talking to us is probably the best decision you will make.
Often when an employee comes to us, they do so because they are concerned that their role is about to be terminated.
Employment Law Advice for Employees
We know that workplace disputes can be one of the most stressful and emotionally draining experiences many people go through. For many, workplaces can become like family, and the breakdown of an employment relationship can be as difficult as a divorce. We constantly receive feedback from our clients that they not only appreciate our work and how we have helped them but that we are the most empathetic and compassionate employment lawyers they have dealt with. Check out some of our client testimonials. This feedback makes us extremely happy because we want to deliver the highest levels of service and legal representation in a relatable way.
Such disputes can involve:
• Unfair dismissal claims, General protections or adverse action claims
• Employee entitlements such as leave entitlements and underpayment claims
• Discrimination, retaliation and victimisation claims, including age-related discrimination, sexual discrimination, and racial discrimination
• Complaints by or against other employees including workplace bullying and harassment
• Post employment restraints of trade and advising in respect of threatened injunctive relief by your former employer
• Answering a show cause letter or attending a show cause meeting
We also see a range of other types of matters employees need help with including:
• Pre and post employment contract reviews and advice including restraint of trade and confidentiality provisions, particularly in respect of executive contracts
• Assisting employees to understand their redundancy entitlements
• Advising executives (including those who have worked for global entities) on their entitlements including in respect of long service leave, and assisting them to exit their role on the best terms available.
We’ll work with you to understand your unique situation and develop a tailored strategy to achieve the best possible outcome. If you’re an employee facing legal challenges in the workplace, don’t hesitate to contact us.
We’re here to help you navigate your workplace matter and achieve the best possible outcome. Call us on 1300 80 67 80 to book your complimentary 15-min consultation.
Employees FAQs - Employment Experts In Sydney Answered
What do I do if I’m not sure I have a claim?
Set up a time for a meeting with an employment lawyer in our office for a 15-minute free discussion. If you want to consider a claim regarding the termination of your employment, Fair Work requires you to lodge your application within 21 days of the date of termination, so make sure you know the deadline.
Can you carry out a contract review for me?
Yes, we regularly review contracts from employees who have been offered a new position. We can provide you with advice on the terms of the contract including important areas such as restraints of trade and remuneration packages.
Do you do ‘no win no fee’ work?
Generally, no, we do not operate on a no-win no-fee basis, as we are a boutique firm, and we are not set up to provide this service. We understand legal advice and representation can be outside some people’s budget, particularly if you are facing termination of employment, or have lost your job.
You can locate free resources on the Fair Work Commission’s website to assist employees in bringing their own claims. The Fair Work Commission is also designed to be a system in which employees can represent themselves.
We can provide you with advice to assist you in representing yourself, or putting together your own claim, or just provide you with guidance on whether you may have a claim. Our fixed fee solution might be of assistance to you in these circumstances.
Do you offer fixed fee solutions?
It depends on the legal matter.
One such offering is our Employee Solutions Consultation fixed fee service which may be suitable for some employees who have an employment issue but may not want to commit to engaging a lawyer for a claim or more detailed advice at this stage.
The offering may be suitable for employees who want to understand their rights in particular circumstances and obtain some initial advice on what employment laws may exist to protect them and how they can best make use of those protections.
We will let you know if we think this might be suitable.
I’m being bullied and harassed at work. Can you assist?
Yes, we have helped many employees in this situation to understand their rights and help them navigate their way to a solution.
Employees who reasonably believe they are being bullied or sexually harassed can make an application to the Fair Work Commission pursuant to section 789FC of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) for an order it considers appropriate to prevent the worker from being bullied and/or sexually harassed at work by an individual or individuals. Here is the required Form F72 which has further information about it. We can also provide you with advice and assistance in respect of such an application.
There may also be other options available to you depending on the nature of the bullying and harassment you are experiencing. It’s likely we will need to book a long consultation with you to be able to give you specific advice relevant to your situation, but you can book an initial complimentary call with our team so that we can have a chat about your issue and discuss how we might be able to assist you.
Do you also work for employers?
Yes, we regularly assist both employers and employees with workplace issues. We find that having experience with both sides of an issue is helpful when providing clients with advice. With clients that are employers, we are able to provide them with the perspective of an employee (which they may not have considered before), and vice versa.
