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 Ringwood and across Melbourne's outer east, 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 disputes in Ringwood often arise when a workplace relationship breaks down—dismissal, unpaid entitlements, contract disagreements, or questions about what was promised versus what was actually paid or provided. People here typically come to us after trying to sort things out directly, or when they've received a letter from their employer or a notice they don't fully understand. Before you meet with a lawyer, gather any written agreements, emails, pay slips, and notes about what happened and when. Write down the sequence of events as you remember them, including names and dates. If you've been dismissed, keep the termination letter and any other documents you received.
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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