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About employment law matters

Employment law in Australia is governed by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) at federal level and various state long-service and anti-discrimination Acts. The most common matters — unfair dismissal, general protections, discrimination, contract review, restraint of trade — have strict time limits (21 days from dismissal for unfair dismissal applications to the Fair Work Commission). Get advice early.

Common matter types we route

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Unfair dismissal

Application to the Fair Work Commission within 21 days of dismissal. Available to most employees with 6+ months service earning under the high-income threshold ($175,000 for 2025-26).

General protections

Adverse action claims under the Fair Work Act. Broader remedies than unfair dismissal; no high-income cap.

Contract review

Salary, notice, restraint of trade, IP, confidentiality. Pre-engagement or post-termination.

Restraint of trade

Non-compete and non-solicitation enforcement or challenge. Reasonableness is the usual battleground.

Redundancy & entitlements

NES, awards, enterprise agreement entitlements. Genuine redundancy vs unfair dismissal.

Wage theft & underpayment

Recovery of wages, leave, super. Civil penalties available under the Fair Work Act.

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