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 Pascoe Vale 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.
People in Pascoe Vale often come to us when a workplace dispute has reached a point where a straightforward conversation won't fix it. That might be a disagreement over pay, hours, what was promised at hire, or how you've been treated. Sometimes someone's been stood down or let go and wants to understand what happened and what comes next. Before you call, gather what you have: your contract or offer letter, any emails or messages about the issue, payslips, timesheets if relevant, and notes on dates and what was said. It helps to write down the sequence of events as you remember it. We can then sit down with you, look at what you've collected, and work out what your options actually are.
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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