Support for Employees and Contractors
Our Geelong and Melbourne employment lawyers support employees and contractors with issues arising in their relation to their employment. We advise on employment agreements, contractor agreements, terminations (including redundancies and unfair dismissals) and other workplace disputes. We act for employees at the Fair Work Commission, Federal Circuit Court and Federal Court.
Our Expertise
- Employment agreements and contracts
- General protections
- Dismissals and Redundancies (including unfair dismissal and adverse action)
- Awards and Entitlements
- Workplace and OHS investigations and mediation
- Anti-discrimination and equal opportunity
- Post-employment restraints
- Contractor agreements
- Unlawful termination
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