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.
We Understand What You Are Going Through
General protection claims often arise unexpectedly and can feel disproportionate to the decision that triggered them. You may have made a termination, disciplinary decision, or workplace change for legitimate reasons, only to face allegations that the action was unlawful.
These claims can be particularly challenging because they involve questions of motive, timing, and intent, rather than just process. Short timeframes and unfamiliar procedures can add pressure at an already sensitive point.
We understand the challenges employers face when dealing with general protections matters. We help you work through the issues in a calm and practical way, so decisions about how to respond are informed, strategic, and defensible.
Our Services Include
- Advising employers on general protections risk before employment decisions are implemented
- Assessing whether alleged conduct constitutes adverse action under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
- Preparing and lodging responses to general protections applications
- Advising on jurisdictional and threshold issues
- Representing employers in conciliation and Fair Work Commission proceedings
- Advising and representing employers where general protection matters escalate beyond the Fair Work Commission
- Supporting negotiated outcomes and settlement documentation where appropriate
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We Understand What You Are Going Through
General protection claims often arise unexpectedly and can feel disproportionate to the decision that triggered them. You may have made a termination, disciplinary decision, or workplace change for legitimate reasons, only to face allegations that the action was unlawful.
These claims can be particularly challenging because they involve questions of motive, timing, and intent, rather than just process. Short timeframes and unfamiliar procedures can add pressure at an already sensitive point.
We understand the challenges employers face when dealing with general protections matters. We help you work through the issues in a calm and practical way, so decisions about how to respond are informed, strategic, and defensible.
Our Services Include
- Advising employers on general protections risk before employment decisions are implemented
- Assessing whether alleged conduct constitutes adverse action under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
- Preparing and lodging responses to general protections applications
- Advising on jurisdictional and threshold issues
- Representing employers in conciliation and Fair Work Commission proceedings
- Advising and representing employers where general protection matters escalate beyond the Fair Work Commission
- Supporting negotiated outcomes and settlement documentation where appropriate