Why It’s Important to Have an Employment Lawyer
Employment laws were put into effect to ensure that employees are afforded the protection they deserve. However, it takes a legal practice with expertise and experience in the field to fully leverage the potency of these laws and regulations to maximise the benefit to both employees and employers. At Access Law Group, our team of employment lawyers and unfair dismissal lawyers have a reputation for their knowledge, resources and ability, and our many satisfied clients stand as testament to this.
Protection Provided by Employment Law
Generally speaking, employment law is put into effect to “guarantee” employees a wide range of protections such as:
- Protection against discrimination and harassment
- Workplace safety and health
- Worker’s compensation
- Robust child labour laws
- Fair minimum wage laws
- Protection against retaliation
Reporting and taking legal action against unlawful treatment by an employer, or allegations from an employee, is crucial to a fair society where workplace rights are duly protected. By taking legal action, you help build a future for other employees or employers who may have suffered similar experiences.
As an employer, you need to have effective employment contracts, policies and procedures to offset an employee’s legal rights.
When Do You Need an Employment Lawyer?
Employment lawyers do much more than just help employees pursue claims of discrimination, bullying and harassment. They do more than defend employers from such claims. They are a valuable asset when you are signing an employment contract and require someone to safeguard your interests. They can also help streamline all sorts of employment claims, such as failures to pay overtime, or breaches of confidential information or restraints. Most employers have legal counsel of their own to deal with employee claims and pursuing such a case on your own can be a draining and daunting process.
An employment lawyer from Access Law Group can help clarify the potency of a claim and provide step by step guidance on how to proceed with a case. Our team will help you understand your rights and the specific laws that apply to your situation. The best course of action is then identified whether it is litigation, arbitration or a negotiated settlement, communicating on your behalf and shielding you from the legal processes that must be undertaken for your case.
Unfair Dismissal Lawyers in New South Wales
Most employees are unaware of the strong legal protections that are in place to ensure that they are treated fairly in the workplace. As expert employment lawyers, Access Law Group has the knowledge and skill to call upon the full extent of the Australian legal system to ensure that your grievances are appropriately addressed. The good thing is that if you’re an employer and your employee is pursing you, Access Law Group can help you too. Contact us today to speak to an employment lawyer regarding employment disputes.
