Employment Disputes

At PCL Lawyers, we advise and act for employers, employees and businesses to help them navigate workplace disputes and issues confidently. We advise a wide range of clients including corporations, small businesses and individuals.

Our experience extends beyond the workplace, and our lawyers have represented businesses in fair work ombudsman investigation and discrimination matters, resolved unfair dismissal and general protections claims, advised on industrial relations matters including collective bargaining and jurisdiction issues and prevented employment law disputes through advice to employ proactive measures.

Our employment dispute lawyers appear in all mediations, Courts and tribunals where employment and industrial matters are litigated. If you are faced with an issue concerning any of the following employment issues, we can assist:

• Bullying
• Commission and Performance Incentive Disputes
• Discrimination
• Disciplinary Action
• Employee Share Schemes Disputes
• Fair Work Ombudsman Investigations
• General Protections Claims
• Harassment
• Industrial Relations Matters
• Non-Payment or Withholding of Bonuses and/or Entitlements
• Sexual Harassment
• Sham Contracting Disputes
• Superannuation Disputes
• Termination Advice & Assistance
• Unfair Dismissal
• Unlawful Dismissal
• WorkCover Investigations
• WorkSafe Investigations

Our experience in workplace negotiations and mediations has helped employers to resolve disputes before they escalate and disrupt business operations.

We understand the unique challenges that employers, employees and businesses face in the Australian employment landscape. Our goal is to provide comprehensive advice whilst being practical and strategic to help you protect your interests and maintain a positive workplace culture. Our experienced employment lawyers know that every case is unique and therefore, tailor their advice to suit your specific needs and circumstances.

If you are an employee, our employment dispute lawyers can provide you with a range of advice relating to your employment or remuneration issues.

It is best to obtain legal advice prior to signing your employment contract, and if not, then as soon as you feel an issue arises. This may support you in the first instance to negotiate and quickly resolve the issue yourself. If negotiations fail, we can offer further support and representation as required.

Our lawyers have extensive experience handling a range of disputes and litigation matters that intersect with employment law such as professional negligence, defamation and professional conduct disputes. Depending on your level of experience within the business, you may be personally covered by your employer’s insurance. Therefore, it is important to seek informed legal advice to ensure that your rights are protected.

PCL Lawyers appreciate that employment law issues are inherently complicated, especially whilst staff remain employed or have ongoing relationships with their former employer. Our employment lawyers remain sensitive to these issues and will advise you how to balance both the legal technicalities with the personal and individual requirements of your dispute.

Many employment lawyers will offer employees a no-win no-fee cost structure. This must be considered against the downside risk that you will ultimately not be in control of your matter and when steps are taken on your behalf.

This can lead to a standardised cookie-cutter approach, rather than a tailored service focussing on your specific goals and needs. Whilst it may work for some it is not suitable for employees who wish to control the spend and decide the ultimate outcome of their dispute.

At PCL Lawyers we do not offer a no-win no-fee service. Rather, we take instructions from our clients and they have the ultimate control over the direction of their matter. We provide professional advice and have a proven track record when it comes to employment disputes.

If you are considering your options to pursue an employer for unfair dismissal or general protections claims we can assist and provide you with clear and reliable legal advice. The right advice from the beginning can be extremely valuable in resolving or succeeding in your claim.

If you are involved in an employment dispute, speak to an experienced employment lawyer today to get reliable advice.