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Most people need to know and understand how the WorkChoices legislation affects them. Many people do not know if they are covered by it at all, as many are not, and different legalities apply to both those covered and not covered by WorkChoices.
We appear at both the State and Federal Industrial Relations Commissions on behalf of employees seeking to enforce their rights. These cases may not only involve allegations of unfair dismissal, but of failing to make payments in accordance with the minimum legal requirements.
We have a high success rate for resolving disputes at the Conciliation Conferences, held by both Commissioners early on in your case before a formal hearing is allocated. Many cases are resolved in a matter of weeks and in both of these Courts very strict time limitations apply in some situations, you must apply to the court within 21 days. We therefore urge you to contact us immediately if you have lost your employment or are about to lose your employment.
We can also advise you on employment law contracts, awards and any workplace agreement your employer may ask you to sign.
In addition, sometimes discrimination in the work place can occur and an employee can be victimised, harassed or even terminated due to their race, ethnic origin, gender, disability, pregnancy or sexual preference. There is no minimum period of time with you have to be in the workplace before you can take legal action for such unlawful conduct.
We can advise you if you have grounds for filing a claim in the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission or the Federal Court.
Contact: or (02) 9963 9800
