EAS Legal recently acted for an employee following the termination of their employment in circumstances where they believed they had been unfairly dismissed.
The loss of employment had significant financial and professional consequences for our client, who sought advice from our Employment Law team about challenging the dismissal and protecting their position.
After taking detailed instructions, our lawyers reviewed the circumstances leading to the termination, the process followed by the employer and the reasons relied upon for the dismissal.
We identified a number of issues with the employer’s position and developed a strategy focused on achieving a strong practical outcome for our client without unnecessarily prolonging the dispute.
Our office advanced our client’s position and engaged directly with the employer in settlement negotiations. Those negotiations focused not only on the legal issues surrounding the dismissal, but also on achieving an outcome that properly recognised the impact the termination had had on our client.
Following negotiations, EAS Legal was able to secure a favourable financial settlement with the employer.
The resolution brought the employment dispute to an end and provided our client with financial compensation and certainty moving forward, without the need for the matter to proceed through a contested hearing.
For our client, the result meant being able to close a difficult chapter and move forward professionally without the additional time, cost and uncertainty associated with ongoing litigation.
Unfair dismissal matters can often move quickly and strict time limits apply. Obtaining legal advice early can help identify the strength of a potential claim and create opportunities to resolve a dispute before positions become entrenched.
