In Australia, various federal and state legislation governs employment rights and obligations. The areas of employment and industrial law are notorious for their complexity. Employers’ and employees’ rights and responsibilities are ever-changing and expanding. As the focus on various issues faced in the workplace grows, the law has had to and continues to adapt.
We represent both employers and employees. You may want to engage an employment law firm if any of the following apply.
You need a dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable firm on your side when you:
At Aitken Whyte Lawyers Brisbane, we pride ourselves on our practical, cost-effective approach. We will commit to keeping you informed of:
We work with both employers and employees, so have a unique insight into both sides of the argument. Approaching matters with this perspective benefits our clients.
Understanding parties’ motivations allow us to reach timely, and thus cost-effective resolutions.
We have big-firm experience, having acted for larger blue-chip and private companies.
In addition to legal expertise, our lawyers also have real-world commercial experience. We know first-hand the complexities of running a business. As such, we also understand the importance of commerciality. As an employer, there is legal red tape imposed by:
We know that you do not need the headache having to deal with employment issues can cause.
We also know that your rights are valuable, and no one should be able to infringe on these.
Let us take care of the legal side so you can get back to work or running your business.
You can rest assured knowing an experienced team, committed to keeping the costs low, is on your side.
Most importantly, at Aitken Whyte Lawyers Brisbane, we genuinely care about the results. Our lawyers are passionate about this area of law and strive for success.
Mr Justin Stanley Mullins v KAB Seating Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 371
Aitken Whyte Lawyers recently acted for the applicant in the Fair Work Commission an unfair dismissal case where Commissioner Durham delivered a decision in Mr Mullins’ favour, awarding $45,089.34 in compensation.
The applicant had been employed by the respondent for nearly two years as a company accountant before receiving a letter outlining 16 allegations related to his performance and conduct. Although the applicant provided responses, the respondent considered them unsatisfactory and unreasonable. Subsequently, the respondent terminated the applicants employment without notice on the grounds the alleged performance and conduct issues amounted to serious misconduct and/or gross negligence.
In Commissioner Durham’s decision, the allegations were described as “somewhat of a moving feast,” “everchanging,” and “a stream of consciousness from the writer,” noting that many were vague and poorly expressed.
The Commissioner found that none of the allegations of serious misconduct or gross negligence were substantiated, and that the dismissal was primarily based on the allegations regarding the applicant’s performance related issues.
As a result of these findings, the Commissioner was satisfied that the applicant had been unfairly dismissed, as the termination was harsh, unjust, and unreasonable within the meaning of s 385 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
The full decision can be read online: Mr Justin Stanley Mullins v KAB Seating Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 371
Our committed, confident, and professional team assist with all areas of employment law. The following are examples of matters we can assist you with.
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