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Employment Lawyers Brisbane

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What is Employment and Industrial Law?

In Australia, various federal and state legislation governs employment rights and obligations. The areas of employment and industrial law are notorious for their complexity. Employers’ and employees’ rights and responsibilities are ever-changing and expanding. As the focus on various issues faced in the workplace grows, the law has had to and continues to adapt.

When Should You Hire an Employment Lawyer in Brisbane?

We represent both employers and employees. You may want to engage an employment law firm if any of the following apply.

1. You are an employer; and
• want to ensure you are protecting your business and meeting your obligations;
• need representation before a court, tribunal, or commission; or
• have an employee who has raised a dispute, allegation, or adverse action against you.
2. You are an employee; and
• there has been a breach of your rights or you are facing a dispute with your employer; or
• you want to make sure:
• you are not in breach of your employment obligations;
• your employer is meeting their obligations to you; and
• there are adequate provisions in place to protect your rights in the future.

Choosing the Best Employment Lawyer in Brisbane

You need a dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable firm on your side when you:

• are navigating an employment-related matter; or
• need to resolve a dispute.

At Aitken Whyte Lawyers Brisbane, we pride ourselves on our practical, cost-effective approach. We will commit to keeping you informed of:

1. your rights and obligations;
2. your chances of success in any legal proceeding (litigation, negotiation, etc.); and
3. a clear and reasonable estimation of the costs involved.

We work with both employers and employees, so have a unique insight into both sides of the argument. Approaching matters with this perspective benefits our clients.

Understanding parties’ motivations allow us to reach timely, and thus cost-effective resolutions.

Our Experience

We have big-firm experience, having acted for larger blue-chip and private companies.

In addition to legal expertise, our lawyers also have real-world commercial experience. We know first-hand the complexities of running a business. As such, we also understand the importance of commerciality. As an employer, there is legal red tape imposed by:

• industrial legislation;
• government authorities;
• unions;
• industry-based associations; and
• other interested bodies.

We know that you do not need the headache having to deal with employment issues can cause.

We also know that your rights are valuable, and no one should be able to infringe on these.

Let us take care of the legal side so you can get back to work or running your business.

You can rest assured knowing an experienced team, committed to keeping the costs low, is on your side.

Most importantly, at Aitken Whyte Lawyers Brisbane, we genuinely care about the results. Our lawyers are passionate about this area of law and strive for success.

How Can an Employment Lawyer Represent Me?

Our committed, confident, and professional team assist with all areas of employment law. The following are examples of matters we can assist you with.

• Advice on restraint of trade clauses and restrictive covenants within employment contracts.
• Advice on what employers can protect as trade secrets.
• Breach of restraint of trade clauses or use of trade secrets to compete with an ex-employer.
• Disputes relating to a breach of confidence or confidentiality agreement.
• Disputes relating to discrimination in the workplace.
• Disputes relating to sexual harassment in the workplace.
• Representation for employees who have experienced bullying and harassment in the workplace.
• Representation for employers where an employee has brought a bullying or harassment complaint.
• Drafting of employment handbooks, employee manuals, and workplace policies and procedures.
• Negotiation, drafting, and redrafting of employment contracts and agreements. This includes executive employment agreements and industry-specific agreements.
• General advice on conditions of employment. This includes entitlements owed under the Fair Work Act (Cth), Industrial Relations Act (Qld) and awards.
• Issues relating to the recovery of employee entitlements, such as:
  • long-service leave;
  • accrued annual leave;
  • unpaid wages; and
  • superannuation.
• Advice on casual employment agreements and casual employee rights.
• Advice on redundancy.
• Managing the termination of an employee, including summary dismissal.
• Disputes arising out of termination of employment.
• Representation for employers and employees before the Fair Work Commission.
• Representation in unlawful termination proceedings (including issues of constructive dismissal).
• Representation for employers and employees in general protection claims.
• Representation for employers and employees in unfair dismissal proceedings.
• Unfair dismissal applications on behalf of employees.

Schedule an Appointment with our Brisbane Employment Lawyers.

To obtain legal advice and professional legal services:

• Call 07 3229 4459; or
• Email enquiries@awbrisbanelawyers.com.au.

We can discuss the background of your matter and advise you on the options available and how we can assist. Our lawyers are always happy to:

• walk you through the process involved in employment disputes; or
• discuss steps you can take to fortify your rights or the interests of your business.

Office Location and Contact Details

Brisbane

Aitken Whyte Lawyers Brisbane
2/414 Upper Roma Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

Ph: 07 3229 4459
Fax: +617 3211 9311
E: enquiries@awbrisbanelawyers.com.au