Employment - Employees

Unfair dismissal? Poor working conditions? Bullying? Wage dispute?

Having represented numerous employees and employers, McVeagh Fleming brings a unique perspective in our advice and representation to employees who have been poorly treated by employers.

If you believe you have been unfairly terminated, constructively dismissed, bullied, harassed, or need advice on the terms of your employment, our team of legal experts at McVeagh Fleming can advise you on how to put things right.

Talk to us about any employment issue including:

  • Unfair termination
  • Wage or salary disputes
  • Redundancy
  • Restructures
  • Bullying and harassment
  • Personal grievances
  • Restraint of trade
  • Bonus and leave issues
  • Employment agreement issues
  • Remuneration.

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