Redundancy Lawyers

Disguised Redundancies

Often the needs of a business will change whether through expansion or contraction. The roles of employees may need to change. Where those changes are significant, an employee is often entitled to claim a redundancy rather than continue working for the company in a changed position especially if that changed position does not fit their skillset or experience. Or where the salary is reduced in a tight labour market where it is difficult to find new and skilled employees, an employer may not want to let employees go. Rather the employer may want to force the employee to stay on by refusing to admit to a redundancy even though one is due.

A McDonald Murholme redundancy lawyer will readily identify when a redundancy is due but not paid. There are key steps to be taken by the employer where a redundancy is genuine and if these steps are not taken, an employee should be well-advised.

There are other ways that some businesses seek to avoid paying a redundancy payment where the business wants to remove an employee, whose position is redundancy but the business does not want to pay the redundancy. The most popular of these ways is through performance management of an employee or by making trite or false allegations against an employee to create a termination and not pay a redundancy.

Often the employee is suspended and isolated which causes unnecessary distress.

A McDonald Murholme redundancy lawyer can identify such a situation. That lawyer can ensure that the redundancy is paid.

McDonald Murholme – Redundancy Lawyers – available at short notice 03 9650 4555

Redundancy Legal Advice: What Is a Redundancy?

Under the law, an employee can be made redundant when their position is no longer required to be performed by anyone at the business.

This concept is simple to understand but not always straightforward in its implementation. We have years of experience handling redundancy cases for both employees and employers, and we can help you navigate the complexities of redundancy disputes.

Case Study: Exploring the Complexities of Redundancy Disputes

Redundancy disputes can be about more than whether or not a redundancy is genuine. In some cases, employees will be dismissed but not offered redundancy payments, which can lead to further complications.

This is illustrated in the case of IFF V HOFF.

Due to the global restructuring of the business, Ms H. was dismissed from her job at IFF. Her redundancy was valued at $100k, but IFF refused to pay on the grounds of poor performance.

Ms H. and her legal team successfully disputed the allegations of poor performance in the Magistrates Court. Redundancy was awarded, but IFF appealed in the Supreme Court. The Court heard hours of oral submissions, at which point Ms H. looked set to lose her redundancy once again.

Partway through her appeal, Ms H. changed her representation, engaging Alan McDonald to lead the case. Eventually, Ms H. succeeded in securing her payout.

This case demonstrates the many complexities of redundancy law. The potential outcome of the case changed several times, and only by engaging a new barrister did Ms H. eventually receive her redundancy payment.

Redundancy Legal Advice for Employees and Employers

At McDonald Murholme, we are always available to advise on redundancy matters and whether or not a redundancy is considered genuine.

Our lawyers are a trusted source of information for employers and employees, and we have offered fast, affordable, and efficient services for more than 30 years. Additionally, if your redundancy dispute is seen before the courts, McDonald Murholme can represent your interests.

Redundancy Lawyers for Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane and All of Australia

While our redundancy lawyers are primarily based in Melbourne, we proudly act for individuals and employers across the country. Whether you need redundancy lawyers in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, or beyond, we can assist you 03 9650 4555.