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 Caroline Springs and across Melbourne's west, 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 issues in Caroline Springs often arise when someone has been stood down, told their role is being restructured, or has a dispute about pay or conditions. People here commonly work across retail, hospitality, trades and small business settings where informal arrangements can later create confusion. Before reaching out, gather your employment contract if you have one, any written communication about the change—emails, text messages, handwritten notes—and a record of dates and what happened. Jot down names of witnesses to conversations. If pay is involved, collect payslips and bank statements showing what you actually received. The firm can work through what you have and help you understand your position and options.
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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