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 Footscray 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.
People in Footscray often come to us when a job has ended badly—they've been dismissed, stood down, or walked out after a dispute with management. Others need clarity on what an employment contract actually means before they sign it, or want to understand their rights around pay, hours or workplace conditions that feel off. Manufacturing, hospitality, logistics and retail are common industries here, and sometimes the employment relationship breaks down over unfair treatment, underpayment, or a safety concern. Start by writing down what happened: dates, what was said or done, any emails or messages, and what you were told about the reason for termination or the change to your role. Gather your contract, payslips, and any policies you were given. We can then look at the situation with you and work out what steps make sense.
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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