The advantages of hiring an Employment Lawyer
Today industries evolve and change at a rapid pace. The way a company conducts business can affect employee working conditions. Laws relating to employment can also change regularly. That’s why it’s so important to have up-to-date employment contracts that look after the best interests of employees and employers. Often it’s hard to find a balance between the two.
Employment standards for conditions such as work hours, leave, and the minimum wage is covered in federal law. However, elements of your employment such as workers’ compensation and work health and safety are commonly addressed by state legislation. That’s why it’s so important to rely on Employment Lawyers in Melbourne when it comes to issues relating to employment for businesses based in Victoria.
Employment Lawyers help a business navigate legal minefields when it comes to employment. With a solid review from an Employment Lawyer, your employment contracts should be legally sound and not cause any legal issues later on. If an employee is looking to challenge your business on the legal conditions of their contract, an Employment Lawyer can also help review this matter. With the right advice, it may be possible to avoid a legal dispute that’s settled in court. An Employment Lawyer can also be a great legal adviser for any employee looking to take legal action against their employer for an unfair dismissal case.
Prepare contracts of employment
Legal disputes can often arise when both parties in an employment contract don’t see eye to eye on something. Sometimes it’s just a matter of the employment contract not reflecting changes to working conditions or new laws relating to employment. The best interests of both parties in an employment contract can be taken care of when an employment contract is drafted properly.
A review from legal professionals such as Employment Lawyers in Melbourne can help safeguard your company from any future legal disputes over employment contracts. Employment Lawyers based in Victoria often have the experience and intricate knowledge of employment laws that are unique to Victoria. Workers’ compensation and work health and safety are just two areas of state law in Victoria that can be different from other states.
Having regularly updated employment contracts can help to ensure your business is legally protected. When an employment contract is drafted and reviewed correctly it will cover all areas specifically relevant to your business. Aspects of employment such as intellectual property, role duties, leave rights are just some of the areas that Employment Lawyers in Melbourne can focus on to ensure your employment contracts are strong and enforceable in a legal dispute.
Advice on legal disputes
There are several ways that legal disputes can arise between an employer and an employee. Without a thorough understanding of the law, it can be hard to make decisions for legal disputes or even prioritise the most important tasks for this process. Hiring an Employment Lawyer can help you take care of your business’s best interests during a legal dispute.
An employee breaching a restraint of trade is a common issue that causes a legal dispute with their employer. This issue can be caused by the employee breaching an obligation not to do things such as starting their own business in opposition to their employer, poaching staff from their employer or even working for a competitor during their employment contract.
An Employment Lawyer can represent you during legal proceedings to make sure your best interests are taken care of. When you know an employee is carrying out offending behaviour, an Employment Lawyer can assist with an injunction application to restrain an employee from working for your company or operating their own business.
Handling unfair dismissal cases
Have you ever felt that your employment was ended unfairly or done unlawfully? Employment Lawyers can assess your dismissal and provide legal advice for any actions you want to take against the decision of your dismissal. You may have several options for protecting your rights as an employee and pursuing compensation for loss of employment.
Employment Lawyers can assist you with matters such as unfair dismissal applications, Fair Work Commission conferences, and claims for compensation and damages. With a legal professional at your side, you can get advice on the best course of action to take on legal proceedings.
Employment Lawyers in Melbourne can review your case and recommend if it’s worth pursuing a compensation claim. Reviewing your case will require knowledge of state legislation when it comes to employment contracts. With an experienced and local Lawyer, you can get sound advice on taking legal action. In some cases, it may be better to avoid legal action altogether if your chances of getting compensation are low.
Get advice from a local employment law professional
At P&B Law we specialise in cases related to employment law. We have a team of Employment Lawyers in Melbourne that can carry out tasks such as reviewing and updating your employment contracts. With the right legal advice, you can safeguard your business from unwanted legal disputes and misunderstandings with employment contracts.
We can assist with preparing your employment contracts in simple English. The easier it is for employees to understand your contract, the fewer chances there are of any confusion or disputes occurring down the track. A well-written contract can also be more enforceable during a dispute. So before your business starts writing up new employment contracts, consider getting in touch with an experienced and qualified Employment Lawyer.
Contact an Employment Lawyer from P&B Law to get sound legal advice on employment contracts and unfair dismissals.