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What is an employment lawyer?

Employment lawyers are lawyers who specialise in all aspects encompassed within the employer-employee relationship. Employment lawyers will both represent and advise employees and employers regarding a wide range of matters, spanning from contractual disputes to compliance with labour laws. Employment lawyers will represent employees who feel they have been mistreated, feel threatened or have been wrongfully dismissed from their place of work. Employment lawyers will work with employers to ensure compliance with legal regulations, legislations and rules, alongside mitigating risks and potential of an employee taking legal action against them. Employment lawyers can assist with drafting contracts that are legally compliant with legislation, awards and National Employment Standards.

What roles and responsibilities do employment lawyers have?

Employment lawyers have the role of advising clients on labour laws, negotiating and drafting employment contracts and representing both employers, employees and organisations during litigation. Employment lawyers will also be sought to assist in providing guidance on how to stay compliant with labour regulations and how to be proactive through implementing strategies that prevent future disputes by employees being brought to the employer. Issues of workplace harassment, discrimination, bullying and underpayment are all areas in which employment lawyers have the obligation to represent their clients to the best of their ability and act in good faith.

How much do employment lawyers charge?

The amount employment lawyers will charge their client is reliant on a wide range of factors. These factors may include the time, experience and qualifications the employment lawyer has and is able to provide. Typically, an employment lawyer will charge individuals by the hour, meaning the legal costs will accrue with every minute that is used by the lawyer when working and representing their client. Lawpath has a large group of lawyers who specialise in employment law on a fixed rate basis. Dealing with larger law firms can lead to an increase of paperwork, duration and legal costs. Our legal team provides quotes from our lawyer network, granting employers and employees the capacity to choose from a pool of lawyers that are best suited to their legal and financial needs.

What types of cases do employment lawyers handle?

Employment lawyers handle a wide range of cases. These include cases involving issues of discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims within the workplace. Employees who experience these are likely to need an employment lawyer to represent them in court as a mechanism to seek legal compensation and remedies that rectify such issues. Employment lawyers will also deal with cases surrounding compliance and breach of contract, alongside areas such as wrongful dismissal and unfair termination. Employment lawyers will handle cases that involve anything workplace related, and will represent both employers and employees.

What are the signs you need an employment lawyer?

Recognising the signs which indicate you may need an employment lawyer is important as it can assist you in protecting your rights and navigating complex workplace issues. Signs of needing an employment lawyer may include:

• Wrongful termination: If you have been fired or terminated from your job for reasons you feel have questionable circumstances behind it, an employment lawyer can assist in helping you understand your rights under the law.

• Discrimination or harassment Claims: If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment in a workplace, an employment lawyer can assist you in understanding your rights and pursuing legal actions to remedy the situation.

• Wage and pay disputes: If you believe your employer is failing to pay you correctly and is refusing to rectify the mistakes, an employment lawyer can assist you in recovering these unpaid wages and enforcing your rights under wage and hour laws.

• Workplace safety concerns: If you have seen and raised concerns about safety in the workplace and your employer is refusing to address them, an employment lawyer may assist you in filing these complaints and resolving such concerns.

What are some tips for choosing the right employment lawyer?

Choosing the right employment lawyer for your business can be difficult, however as a business owner, there are some criteria that may assist you in choosing the right contract lawyer:

• The employment lawyer’s experience.
• The employment lawyer’s reputation and client review.
• The rate and fee structure of the employment lawyer.

Compatibility with your business and its needs should be considered when choosing an employment lawyer. For example, if you are seeking a lawyer who focuses on fixed-term employment contracts, your business may be in need of a lawyer who specialises in fixed-term employment contracts.

What are the financial benefits of using an employment lawyer?

Using an employment lawyer can be a good practice measure to prevent financial determinants down the road. The financial benefits of using an employment lawyer can range from avoiding costly legal fees to protecting future earnings. Having an employment lawyer which ensures legal compliance with legislation prevents potential legal action from occurring in the future which may lead to financial detriments.

Why should startups invest in employment lawyer services?

Start ups should invest in employment lawyers for a variety of reasons. Startups must navigate the challenges and tasks of building a company, employment lawyers assist in numerous ways in this regard. Employment lawyers assist with compliance in regards to employment laws and regulations. These requirements can vary according to business structure and jurisdiction. Employment lawyers assist in navigating this complexity.

• Employment lawyers can also assist startups in protecting intellectual property and drafting comprehensive policies and contracts related to employment.

• Handling termination and layoffs are also an area startups can attain assistance with when hiring an employment lawyer.

• Employment lawyers specialise in laying off and hiring new employees in a way that is legally compliant and efficient for businesses.

What role do employment lawyers play in dispute resolution for startups?

Startups have to navigate through the challenges of building a company and managing a growing workforce. In response, disputes often arise and if these disputes are not handled properly, it can lead to financial and legal detriments to the business. Employment lawyers can assist in mediating and negotiating between businesses and the aggrieved employee through finding a mutually beneficial resolution and thus avoid litigation. Litigation is likely to lead to more costs for businesses and require the employment lawyer to represent the business in court. Overall, employment lawyers can assist in dispute resolution and avoid litigation completely, saving a businesses finances down the road.

• The employment lawyer’s experience.
• The employment lawyer’s reputation and client review.
• The rate and fee structure of the employment lawyer.

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