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 Frankston and across The Mornington Peninsula, 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 Frankston often arise when someone's been stood down, had their hours cut without notice, or is being pushed out through poor treatment. People here tend to work across retail, hospitality, healthcare and trades—sectors where conditions can shift quickly. Before meeting with a lawyer, write down the key dates of what happened, keep any messages or emails from your employer, and gather your contract or offer letter if you have one. Note too what you were told verbally, and whether anyone else was affected the same way. Having this timeline and paper trail ready means a lawyer can quickly see what's actually occurred and what options might be available to you.
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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