Employment

Velocity Legal’s Employment team advises business owners, HR professionals and private businesses on complex workplace law and organisational risk. We provide front-end advice on contracts, restructures, investigations and sensitive employment decisions, and represent employers in unfair dismissal, general protections and workplace litigation.

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Employee Termination and Dismissal
Employee termination and dismissal can involve significant legal and commercial considerations, particularly where roles are senior, performance issues are complex, or risk exposure is high. Clear legal advice helps employers make termination decisions that are defensible, proportionate, and aligned with broader business objectives.
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Employment Restructures and Redundancy
Employment restructures and redundancy involve changes to roles and workforce arrangements where positions may be altered or cease to exist, often requiring careful planning to balance organisational needs with workforce impacts.
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General Protections Claims
General protections claims arise where an employee or contractor alleges adverse action was taken for an unlawful reason, placing scrutiny on decisions that are often routine from an employer’s perspective. Clear legal advice helps employers understand risk and respond in a strategic and proportionate way.
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Restraint of Trade
Restraint of trade clauses are contractual restrictions that limit a person’s ability to work or conduct business during or after an employment or commercial relationship, and can have significant implications for future roles or business activity.
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Unfair Dismissal
Unfair dismissal issues arise where an employee challenges the fairness of a termination, placing scrutiny on both the decision and the process followed. Clear legal advice helps employers assess risk early and respond in a strategic and proportionate way.
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