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Have You Been Made Redundant?
If your employment has been terminated on the grounds of redundancy, it is important to ensure that the redundancy is ‘genuine’ and does not infringe upon your legal rights. Seeking advice from a redundancy lawyer can help you understand your position and options.
If the redundancy is not genuine, you may be eligible to file an unfair dismissal application or general protections application. You can read more about unfair dismissal applications.
Have you been made redundant and believe it was an unfair dismissal? Call us on 07 3726 5002, fill out our online form or book a consultation with our redundancy lawyers to take the first step towards the help you deserve.
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What is a Genuine Redundancy?
Under the Fair Work Act 2009, a genuine redundancy occurs when: the employer no longer requires the employee’s job to be performed by anyone because of changes in the operational requirements of the employer’s business; AND the employer has complied with any consultation obligation imposed by an applicable Modern Award or Enterprise Agreement. Redundancy lawyers can assist in determining whether these criteria have been properly met.
The redundancy will not be genuine if it would have been reasonable in all of the circumstances for the employer to redeploy the employee within their business or an associated entity of their business.
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What Are My Options with a Redundancy Lawyer?
If the dismissal is a case of genuine redundancy, then it will be important to make sure you have received your correct legal entitlements. If you are unsure about the redundancy sums you have received (or are expecting to receive) you can contact our redundancy lawyers for assistance by using our online form.
If the dismissal is not a case of genuine redundancy, then you may be able to pursue an unfair dismissal claim.
If any of the following examples are similar to what you have experienced, then you should seek legal advice from a redundancy lawyer to explore your rights and options further:
- you were not consulted about the redundancy;
- you have been replaced with a more qualified person, who continues to perform the same duties that you did;
- your duties have been given to another employee;
- you believe your redundancy was a sham to hide the real reasons for termination.
You can read about unfair dismissal claims and general protection claims by clicking here.
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Review My Redundancy
$660 incl. GST
Suspect your redundancy may not be lawful? Or just want to understand if your being offered what your entitled to? Speaking with experienced redundancy lawyers can help clarify your position and this package includes a review of all relevant documents pertaining to the issue. We will assess whether your redundancy is genuine and lawful, or if it masks unfair dismissal or adverse action.
You’ll get a 1hr legal advice consultation with one of our employment lawyers where you will receive tailored legal advice. You will also get a written summary of our advice. You’ll get practical resources to help guide you through the process and ensure you understand your rights.
What’s Included
- Expert review of up to three relevant workplace documents - for example a termination letter, employment contract, or timeline of events
- Up to one hour of tailored legal advice with one of our experienced employment lawyers via Microsoft Teams
- A written recap summarising our discussion and recommended next steps
What’s Not Included:
If you would like us to review additional documents beyond the three included in your consultation, additional costs will apply. Simply send us the material you would like reviewed and we will provide you with an upfront quote before any work begins.
If after your consultation you would like to engage us to assist with the ongoing management of your workplace matter, we will provide you with a separate upfront quote for your consideration.
Extra Advice and Support
If you require further advice or support throughout the process, such as negotiating directly with your employer on your behalf, additional costs will apply. These will be set out in a Scope and Price customised to your specific needs and circumstances.
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