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Employment law disputes
Employment contracts, payslips, time and attendance records and termination notices are the principal documents in employment disputes. Employee claims and employer practices are reviewed against these records and the working arrangements.
Services provided
- Severance and notice pay, overtime, annual leave and wage claims
- Reinstatement proceedings
- Compensation claims arising from workplace accidents and occupational diseases
- Allegations of psychological harassment in the workplace
- Representing employees or employers in mediation
- Employment contracts, termination procedures and workplace regulations for employers
Common circumstances
My employment has been terminated.
The termination notice and employment exit code are reviewed. An application for mediation is considered in relation to reinstatement and employment-related claims; the applicable periods are short.
My wages and overtime have not been paid.
The heads of claim are reviewed by reference to payslips, bank records and witness evidence. If mediation does not result in settlement, litigation is considered.
We intend to terminate an employee's contract.
The grounds for termination, whether a defence must be obtained and the method of notification are reviewed, and the process is prepared accordingly.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can an employee bring a claim directly?
For employee or employer receivables and compensation, and for reinstatement claims, applying to a mediator before issuing proceedings is a procedural prerequisite. Compensation claims arising from workplace accidents and occupational diseases are excluded from this rule.
What happens if settlement is reached in mediation?
Proceedings may not later be brought in relation to the agreed matters. A settlement agreement signed jointly by the parties, their lawyers and the mediator has the effect of a court judgment and may be enforced directly.
Contact details
You may contact us by telephone, email or WhatsApp.
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