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 Tarneit 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.
Employment disputes in Tarneit often turn on the practical details of what was agreed, what was promised, and what actually happened on the job. A common situation is an employee finding their hours cut back, conditions changed, or dismissal coming suddenly—sometimes with minimal warning. Others involve confusion about entitlements, written agreements that don't match what was said verbally, or a sense that the arrangement has become unfair. Before you come to see a lawyer, gather any documents: your contract, emails, text messages, payslips, handwritten notes about what your boss said, and a written account of key dates and events. Note who witnessed important conversations. Think through what outcome you're hoping for—reinstatement, compensation, clarification of your rights, or simply ending things cleanly. These details help us understand the real picture.
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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