Fair Work Representation
In recent years, there has been a growing trend of massively increasing claims being made to the Fair Work Commission. The bar required for an Employee to submit a claim is very low, making access to lodge an Unfair Dismissal or General Protection’s claim a very simple process for an Employee.
If you have received either an Unfair Dismissal or General Protections claim, we support you through every stage of the Fair Work process, helping you understand your obligations, respond effectively, and navigate proceedings with confidence.
Our services are flexible to suit your needs, though we recommend end-to-end support from response to finalisation.
1. Respond to Claim
We assist you in preparing a clear, compliant, and well-supported response to the application. This includes reviewing the claim, identifying risks, gathering relevant evidence, and drafting submissions that accurately reflect your position. A strong response at this stage sets the foundation for the entire matter.
Employers are required to respond within 7 days of receiving a claim. Our team will put your claim as its first priority to ensure a strong response is made before this deadline.
2. Represent in Mediation
We represent your business during conciliation or mediation conferences in the Fair Work Commission. Our focus is on protecting your interests, managing discussions strategically, and working toward a commercially sensible resolution while minimising disruption to your operations.
We have a long and successful track record of resolving claims for our clients in the mediation stage, utilising specific negotiation strategies to ensure the claim does not proceed to the courts.
3. Finalise Settlement
If a resolution is reached, we ensure settlement terms are clear, enforceable, and aligned with your business needs.
We assist with drafting and reviewing settlement agreements, including deeds of release, to properly close out the matter and reduce the risk of future claims.
This ensures proper closure of the matter protecting you against any further action in the matter.
ONEHR is not just a consultancy - we are your partner in achieving business excellence, navigating compliance, and fostering a thriving workplace culture.