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 Preston 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 Preston often come to us with workplace disputes that have built up over time—unpaid entitlements, disagreements about pay, changes to shift patterns or role responsibilities, or situations where they feel they've been treated unfairly. Some come after a dismissal and are unsure what happened or what comes next. Others want to understand an agreement before signing it, or they've received a letter from their employer's lawyer. Start by writing down what has occurred, when it happened, and who was involved. Gather any emails, text messages, payslips, contract documents, policy letters, or notes you've made at the time. These details matter. Bring them when you meet with us, and we can work through what the practical options 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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