Other employment matters
Disciplinary matters
Our employment lawyers have decades of experience advising
professionals in relation to disciplinary matters concerning their
employment. Doctors, nurses, psychologists, teachers and
workers in the racing industry have been assisted by the Maurice
Blackburn team to defend their professional reputations and their
livelihood. Our lawyers have appeared in professional
tribunals and boards. We also assist employees facing
allegations of misconduct in the workplace. For example, we
recently obtained an urgent Federal Court order overturning the suspension
of an employee.
Trade Practices Act
Our employment lawyers regularly advise on the impact of the
Trade Practices Act on our clients' employment. In today's
competitive labour market, employers need to provide incentives to
attract the best employees, but may not always be in a position to
honour their promises. Employees who have been misled and
deceived about their terms and conditions of employment, their
earnings or their career progress, may have a claim against their
employers.
Public sector employment
Servants of the Crown enjoy special protections in the
legislation which provides for their employment. Public
servants can only be dismissed in particular circumstances, and
have rights to challenge any decision to terminate their employment
or subject them to any disciplinary action. Our lawyers are
experienced in representing public servants and are currently
representing Cate Quinn in proceedings under the
Public Administration Act against the State of
Victoria.
Want to know more?
If you'd like more information about your employment or your
rights as a contractor, freecall 1800 810 812 and a member of our
employment team will assist with your enquiry.