Unfair Dismissal

Whiteley Ironside & Shillington provides expert legal services in Employment Law.

Unfair dismissal claims affect employees and employers. Whether you are an employee or an employer, we can help you navigate the complexity and stress of unfair dismissal claims.

For employees

We understand that having your employment terminated can be a distressing and challenging experience which can have a significant impact on your personal and professional life. We will work with you to understand the circumstances leading up to your dismissal and will make your application for unfair dismissal.

Whiteley Ironside & Shillington will also provide you with advice on your legal rights, represent you in negotiations with your employer, as well as legal proceedings if it proves necessary.

Our goal is to help you achieve a fair and just outcome, whether that is through negotiating a settlement with your employer or pursuing your claim through the courts or the Fair Work Commission.

If you have been dismissed from your job and you believe that the dismissal was unfair, contact us and we will help you pursue an unfair dismissal claim. There are short time frames for making an application for unfair dismissal so do not delay.

For employers

If you are an employer whose past employee has made a claim for unfair dismissal, we can represent you in the claim and help you navigate this often stressful experience.

Unfair dismissal claims can have a significant impact on your business, other employees, and your personal life. We will work closely with you to understand the specific circumstances leading up to the dismissal and determine if any defences are available.

Whiteley Ironside & Shillington can assist you with all aspects of an unfair dismissal claim, including providing advice on your legal obligations, representing you in negotiations with your employee, and representing you in legal proceedings if necessary.

We can also assist you before the dismissal process to ensure that you have followed all legal requirements and to help protect you from an unfair dismissal claim.

If you have been served with an unfair dismissal claim or are needing to dismiss a non-performing employee, contact us today so that we can help you navigate this challenging process.

Get in Touch

Contact the experts at Whiteley Ironside & Shillington Lawyers for Employment Law issues across Orange, Bathurst, Molong, Dubbo, and Central West NSW. Contact our office today on 02 6362 1866 to schedule a meeting with the one of our employment law experts.

Employment Lawyers in Orange

In the past, we have assisted both employers and employees in:

  • acting in unfair dismissal proceedings in the Fair Work Commission;

  • advising an employer on whether employee behaviour constitutes misconduct that can legally result in termination;

  • obtaining a monetary payout for an employee who was unfairly dismissed under the provisions of the Small Business Code; and

  • pursuing underpayment of employees under the provisions of the Fair Work Act.

Whiteley Ironside & Shillington can assist with the following practices areas of Employment Law:

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