Termination

Much of our work is to assist people whose employment has been terminated.  Turner Freeman lawyers are expert at identifying where legal claims may exist, and to bring those claims in an efficient and cost effective manner.  Many claims are subject to strict time limits so it is important to contact one of our offices promptly when your employment in terminated. 

Such claims often include:

Unfair dismissal

Since the passage of the Fair Work Act almost all employees who have more than six months' service with an employer and who earn less than $108,300 per annum are protected from unfair dismissal.  Turner Freeman lawyers are expert in advising employees of their rights on termination, and where appropriate, in bringing claims for unfair dismissal.  

Adverse action

If you were terminated due to race, or sex, or for some other prohibited reason, you may have a claim in Fair Work Australia, alleging adverse action.

Breach of contract

For many employees, the termination of employment may occur in breach of their contract of employment and may provide a claim for damages.

Restraint of trade

Many contracts of employment contain terms that seek to limit what work a person may do after they leave a job.  Turner Freeman lawyers are able to advise its clients on restraints and act for them in claims challenging restraints in place.

Constructive dismissal

Employees are sometimes forced to resign as a result of the conduct of their employer.  Where a resignation occurs because an employee is forced to resign, the law may treat the resignation as a termination.

Redundancy

Turner Freeman can advise on entitlements on redundancy and can assist workers obtain their entitlements.

Underpayment of wages or contractual entitlements

Employees' entitlements may arise from a wide array of laws, awards, enterprise agreements and contracts of employment.  Turner Freeman can provide advice on the extent of an underpayment, and act for you in proceedings to recover the underpayment.