If you have just been dismissed, the most important fact is the time limit: an unfair dismissal application has to be made within days, not months, of the dismissal taking effect. We act for employees and small employers from Brunswick and across Melbourne's inner north, and we will tell you in the first conversation whether you have a claim worth making.
Most workplace disputes are decided on the documents — the contract, the award or agreement that covers the job, and the messages exchanged in the weeks before things went wrong. Many are resolved at conciliation without ever reaching a hearing. Whether you are an employee who has lost a job or a small business facing a claim, we will explain what the law actually requires and what a realistic outcome looks like.
Employment disputes in Brunswick often arise when someone's been stood down, had their hours cut without notice, or feels they've been treated unfairly at work. People here work across retail, hospitality, small manufacturing, and professional services. Before coming in, it helps to gather your employment contract, any written messages from your employer about the issue, payslips showing what you've been paid, and notes on when things happened. If you've raised a concern with your employer already, keep copies of that too. A lawyer can then look at what's happened, what documents you have, and what the practical options might be—whether that's negotiating with your employer, seeking recovery, or understanding your position.
Tell us when your employment ended and how. We'll tell you straight away whether a time limit is running and what your options are.
Leave your name and number — we call you straight back, usually within 2 minutes (8am–8pm), to understand your situation and book you in with the right lawyer. No cost, no obligation. Outside those hours we'll text you and call first thing.
We meet clients online right across Victoria — or in person at 911 High Street, Reservoir VIC 3073.
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