Employment Law

In Queensland there is a long established body of law that ensures both employers and employees are treated fairly by one another - this is known as employment law or labour law.

There are several circumstances that may give rise to an employment dispute, including:

an employee being fired in an unacceptable way
an employee being fired without good reason
issues associated with retrenchment of employees
workplace health & safety issues
industrial action
arguments about an employment contract
an employee not being paid in accordance with his or her contract or a relevant award

Of course not all employment disputes frame the employer as the bad guy and the employee as the innocent victim - there are many scenarios where an employer may wish to exercise his or her legal rights to ensure an employee meets his or her obligations.

In many cases an employment dispute can be resolved without involving the court system, which usually take the form of lawyers for both party pointing out their client's legal position and negotiating accordingly - with the aim of a) ensuring justice prevails and b) keeping the matter outside of the court system. There are times when these negotiations fail, and usually the first port of call is not a court but another body set up by the Commonwealth Government to attempt to find a resolution prior to court action being instigated.

Fair Work Australia, which is run by the Commonwealth Government, is a forum designed to provide mediation and dispute resolution for most of the situations mentioned above, and if you find yourself served with a notice to attend at Fair Work Australia, we recommend you get in touch with an Australian Legal Practitioner as soon as you can rather than attempting to resolve your issue alone.

A lawyer can help you see your situation for what it is and ensure you aren't bullied into a settlement which fails to deliver your legal entitlements.

Please feel free to contact us today to see where you stand.

This website contains general information only. This website does not contain any legal advice. If you require legal advice, contact an Australian Legal Practitioner.