• Overview and Examples
  • What You Need To Know
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Overview

Employment Contracts

Brydens Lawyers are the experts in employment law. We specialise in a wide range of legal services relating to all aspects of employment between the employee and the employer.

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Examples

These may include:

  • Reviewing and negotiating terms of employment contracts, including permanent, casual and fixed-term contracts.

  • Drafting employment contracts for various types of employment (full-time or part-time work, manager roles, or casual positions).

  • Breach of employment contracts.

  • Restraint of trade clauses.

What You Need To Know

Are You Eligible To Make A Claim?

If there has been a breach of contract by your employer, you may be eligible to make a claim through the court system.

Employees covered by the Fair Work Act 2009, including independent contractors and full-time, part-time and casual employees who believe their minimum legal entitlements have not been met, may be eligible to make a claim.


What Are You Able To Claim?  

The contractual relationship between an employee and employer is often governed by either Federal or State Awards, administrative regulations or judicial decisions. This includes ensuring fair hourly or weekly wage rates and minimum notice periods. For this reason alone, it is important that you are represented by experts in the field, such as Brydens Lawyers.

If you believe that your employer has breached the contract of employment, then you may be able to make a claim for compensation—especially if it concerns the failure of your employer to provide your minimum legal entitlements. Brydens Lawyers can guide you through the complexities of employment law so that you understand exactly what you may be entitled to.


Why Are Brydens Lawyers The Right Representation For You?  

When it comes to employment entitlements,both employees and employers have rights and obligations to each other so as to fulfil contractual and statutory obligations. These obligations are set out in a written employment contract that legally forms the employment relationship.

If your employer has breached their written contract with you, knowing and understanding your rights is part of the solution to obtaining a satisfactory outcome for yourself. Often, expert legal advice and representation are required to assist in resolving any concerns that arise from a conflict in your employment rights and obligations. For this reason, it is important to get the best legal advice and representation when issues arise in the workplace.

The team of professionals at Brydens Lawyers has a deep and thorough understanding of employment law, including national employment standards and the Fair Work Act 2009. If you believe you are entitled to make a claim because your employer has breached their contract with you, then we can help.


What Is Your Next Step?

No matter what kind of employment contract you are on—whether you are under full-time, part-time or casual employment—your employer will always have certain occupational obligations to you. This is part of the Fair Work Act 2009 and the national employment standards, ensuring your minimum legal entitlements are met. This is particularly important for casual employees or those engaged as an independent contractor who may face unique challenges in their employment status.

If your employer has breached this contract, then you should contact Brydens Lawyers to arrange a conference to discuss your employment matter.


When Should You Consult A Lawyer About Making A Claim?

You should consult a lawyer as soon as you become aware that your workplace rights may be affected by potential breaches of the legislation or your employment contract. Even if you are unsure whether or not your rights are being violated in your own employment contract, you should contact an employment law specialist for further advice.

Brydens Lawyers has assisted many employees in negotiations before entering a new employment position.We have also helped employees negotiate with their former employers to be released from clauses within their employment agreement that included restraint of trade clauses. This allowed the employees to commence working with a competitor or to start their own business.

Acting quickly can help you secure the best chance of success. Contact Brydens Lawyers today to speak with us about your employment matter and find out how we can assist you.

Testimonials

Omar Khan of Brydens Lawyers resolved everything quickly and looked out for my interests every step of the way. I’m very satisfied with how things played out and will definitely be contacting them if I need help again.

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I cannot say enough of my lawyers Omar- he listened and gave simple answers so I could understand. Most importantly, he showed empathy when I was distressed.

Lisa O, a client of our Commercial division

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