Employment Lawyers in Melbourne
When it comes to finding a workplace and employment lawyer, Melbourne clients want to be sure they are dealing with a professional and skilled team of experts who will work to achieve an efficient and positive outcome for every case. That is why clients from across Victoria and right around Australia have been turning to Aitken Partners for nearly 100 years.
Our Employment & Workplace Law Team has expertise in all matters affecting the employment relationship throughout Australia. Stephen Curtain, who heads our team, has again been rated by Best Lawyers in this field.
Industrial law
- Negotiation and certification of enterprise agreements with unions
- Urgent advice and representation on industrial action (eg strike, picketing)
- Union rights of workplace entry
- Advice on award interpretation and compliance
- Defending claims (eg underpayments, unfair dismissal, general protections) in all Courts and the Fair Work Commission
Employment Law
- Drafting and advising on contracts of employment
- Drafting policies, (eg performance and misconduct, alcohol and drug testing, fitness for duty, equal employment opportunity and diversity, privacy, social media
- Executive disputes eg post-employment restraint of trade, shares, commissions, reasonable notice, defamation, corporate governance, white collar crime
- Copyright and patent issues arising in the employment relationship
- Applications for temporary and permanent working visas, advice on overseas secondments
Occupational Health and Safety
- Defending WorkSafe prosecutions in the Magistrates and County Court
- Representation at coronial inquests
- Drafting relevant OH&S policies eg fitness for duty alcohol and drug testing, manual handling, working from heights
- Advice on all relevant environmental laws affecting workplace safety
Workers’ compensation
- Advising self-insured employers on claims management strategies
- Advising all employers on strategies to reduce WorkCover insurance premium
- Advising employers insured under the WorkCover scheme on how best to manage WorkCover
Workplace Investigations
- We can conduct workplace investigations or instruct a suitably legally qualified workplace investigator
- Liaising with appropriate experts for accounting fraud, computer fraud, false WorkCover claims, or any other case of dishonest conduct
- Issue civil proceedings to recover losses against an employee or other party, including urgent Court application to freeze assets and search property
- Advice on all aspects of criminal procedure, liaising with regulatory authorities such as Victoria Police, Australia Federal Police, ACCC, ASIC
- So when it comes to finding a qualified employment lawyer in Melbourne, make sure you contact the respected and trusted staff at Aitken Partners today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An employment lawyer can provide legal advice and representation on a variety of employment-related issues, including:
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts
- Negotiating salary and benefits
- Handling workplace discrimination and harassment claims
- Advising on severance packages
- Representing employees in wrongful termination lawsuits
Yes, it's highly recommended to have an employment lawyer review your contract before signing. They can help you understand the terms and conditions, identify any potential issues, and negotiate for better terms if necessary.
Some employment lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if they win your case. However, this arrangement is less common in employment law compared to other areas of law.
Employment law covers a wide range of issues related to the employer-employee relationship, including:
- Minimum wage and overtime laws
- Workplace safety regulations
- Discrimination and harassment laws
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Wage garnishment and collection laws