Employment and Workplace Lawyers
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Employment and Discrimination Lawyers | Employer and Employee
Vocare Law is a leading employment law firm. Our legal team has expertise in all aspects of employment, workplace and discrimination law. We are well placed to help you navigate the complex and diverse issues related to your workplace, whether you are an employer or an employee.
Our team can help you navigate complex and diverse issues in a timely cost-effective way, across all matters including Unfair dismissal claims, workplace bullying, sexual harassment, discrimination, professional misconduct, general protections claims, executive and senior management, redundancy, employment contract advice, grievances, disciplinary matters and internal investigations and also preparing and appearing in employment commissions, tribunals and courts
Key Challenges for Employers
Managing employees fairly and respectfully can be challenging while navigating complex employment legislation. We can help and support you though this process.
Here are some common pain points employers face and how professional legal support can help.
Conflicts between employees and management may arise from misunderstandings, unfair treatment, workplace bullying, sexual harassment allegations, or discrimination based on protected characteristics. Legal guidance ensures that disputes involving workplace relations are handled fairly and in compliance with employment laws.
Understanding and adhering to complex employment laws and regulations is critical for avoiding legal penalties and maintaining a fair workplace. Professional legal advice helps ensure that your business remains compliant with all relevant laws and regulations, reducing the risk of costly legal issues.
Ensuring dismissal procedures are legal and fair is vital to avoid wrongful termination claims and potential litigation. Our lawyers provide guidance on conducting terminations correctly, protecting your business from legal repercussions.
Drafting, reviewing, and enforcing employment contracts are crucial to avoid an employment dispute or misunderstanding. Legal expertise is essential in creating comprehensive and enforceable employment contracts to prevent employment issues.
Policies on issues, such as workplace conduct, health and safety, flexible work arrangements, acceptable use of I.T., and leave entitlements, provide clear guidelines for employees and help prevent disputes. Our lawyers can assist in developing policies that comply with employment laws and reflect best practices, promoting a positive workplace culture.
We can help you prepare for and represent you in Fair Work Commission, Queensland Human Rights Commission, Queensland Industrial Relations Commission, Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal, the Australian Human Rights Commission, and the various State Courts.
We can assist if employees raise a grievance about a fellow employee which may result in disciplinary action and or internal investigation, ensuring natural justice is followed.
Restructure may be necessary in the event of strategic plan changes, or if there is a downturn in your business, in order to maintain profitability.
We can help you draft employment contracts, letters of offer, letters notifying employees of proposed disciplinary action, changes to work conditions, salary increases, employment termination.
Key Challenges for Employees
The workplace can present a unique set of obstacles for employees. At Vocare, we understand these challenges and their potential impact on your well-being and career progression.
Here are some common issues employees encounter:
Navigating situations where you experience maltreatment, unfair dismissal, or discrimination based on protected characteristics can be stressful and demotivating. Vocare can help you understand your rights and explore legal options.
A workplace rife with harassment, bullying, or offensive behaviour can significantly hinder your ability to perform your job and affect your mental health. We can guide you towards solutions to address these issues and ensure a safe and respectful work environment.
Feeling stuck in a role despite your qualifications can be frustrating. We understand the challenges employees face when their career growth is hindered. If you believe you’ve been unfairly passed over for a substantive position, we can assist you in building a strong case for reconsideration.
Our employment lawyers frequently deal with employee burnout cases, which can lead to performance issues and termination. We can assist in negotiations, settlements, or legal proceedings related to these matters.
We offer Mediations with accredited Mediation specialists specialising in workplace law who can help you navigate difficult and complex working relationships, resolving disputes.
We can advise you to ensure terms are fair and reasonable.
We can advise and represent you in negotiations about your employment with your employer, including end of employment or disciplinary matters.
We can advise you if your former employer is wishing to enforce a restraint of trade clause.
If you have been dismissed and you think it was unfair, or if you were forced to resign, we can help you if your dismissal was harsh unjust or unreasonable.
If your position is being made redundant we can help you with questions and ensure you get what you’re entitled to.
Empowering Employers and Employees
At Vocare, we can help you create a workplace that fosters fairness and balance, while at the same time complying with complex employment laws. We help employers deal with workplace disputes of every kind, preferably before they become disputes, from the get-go (developing comprehensive contracts and policies). We empower employees to understand their rights, address unfair treatment or discrimination, ensuring fair treatment from commencement of work (contract negotiations) to discipline and terminations.
How We Can Help
Our team provides tailored advice on employment law matters specific to your business, helping you understand both employer and employee rights and obligations under the law, particularly regarding discrimination. We offer clear, practical guidance to ensure you understand the complexities of employment law with confidence and compliance.
We draft and review employment contracts to ensure they comply with anti-discrimination laws and protect the rights of both employers and employees. By creating clear, enforceable agreements that address these important legal considerations, we help you avoid potential legal pitfalls and maintain smooth employer-employee relationships.
Our mediation and arbitration services are designed to resolve workplace conflicts efficiently, with particular expertise in mediating discrimination disputes. We facilitate fair and impartial resolutions to disputes between employees and management, helping to maintain a harmonious and productive work environment.
Workplace mediation is a voluntary and confidential process where an impartial mediator helps disputing parties communicate openly and reach a mutually agreeable solution. Our team of in-house accredited mediation lawyers provides skilled guidance in resolving conflicts related to interpersonal issues between employees, disagreements over job roles and responsibilities, and conflicts arising from changes in workplace policies or procedures.
Through mediation, we aim to foster better communication and understanding between parties, identify underlying issues contributing to the conflict, and develop practical and sustainable solutions that work for everyone involved.
We guide employers through fair and lawful termination processes, ensuring that all actions comply with legal requirements. Additionally, we provide support during redundancy and restructuring, helping you manage these challenging transitions with sensitivity and adherence to the law.
Our team conducts thorough and impartial investigations into all employee concerns, including discrimination claims. We ensure these processes are handled professionally, confidentially, and with a focus on achieving fair outcomes. We help you maintain workplace integrity and address issues promptly and fairly.
We ensure your business adheres to all relevant employment laws and regulations, with a particular focus on staying current with anti-discrimination law changes. Our comprehensive support keeps you informed and helps you avoid legal issues. With our guidance, you can operate confidently within the ever-evolving legal framework.
We assist in creating effective workplace policies and procedures, including anti-discrimination, equity and opportunity, anti-bullying and code of conduct policies, that promote a positive workplace culture and comply with legal requirements. Our policy development services help you establish a clear and fair framework for your employees, enhancing overall workplace harmony and productivity.
Why Choose Vocare?
Selecting the right legal partner for your employment and workplace issues is crucial. At Vocare, we stand out for our deep expertise, client-centric approach, and proven success.
Here’s why you should consider us for your employment law needs:
Our lawyers bring a wealth of expertise and experience to the table. Every employment lawyer in our team is well-versed in all aspects of employment law, ensuring you receive the best legal support available.
We are committed to understanding and addressing the unique needs of each client. We take the time to listen to your concerns and tailor our services to meet your specific requirements.
We have successfully provided legal representation for numerous clients, achieving favourable outcomes in a wide range of employment law matters.
Empowering Employers and Employees
At Vocare, we partner with employers to help you create a fair and balanced workplace environment. We help employers develop comprehensive contracts and policies, manage workplace disputes, disciplinary and termination processes, ensuring compliance with workplace laws. We help employees to understand their rights, address unfair treatment or discrimination, handle complex complex workplace issues, navigate disciplinary action, ensuring fair treatment during employment contract negotiations and terminations.
Take the first step towards securing your business’s future. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.
Advice You Can Trust
We offer customised professional legal services tailored to meet our clients’ needs. Our values are service, care and excellence. Our people are our strength. We nurture them by creating a healthy team environment which encourages them to make positive contributions in delivering our legal services. Our communities are missions focused. We exercise our generosity by making contributions at a local, national and international level.
