Dismissing an employee, responding to a Fair Work claim, or dealing with a difficult staff member? Request a callback and one of our employment lawyers will contact you for frank, practical advice — confidential, and built around how your business actually runs.
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We measure ourselves by outcomes — and by how supported business owners feel while we get there.
No jargon, no pressure — just a clear conversation with a senior lawyer so you know exactly where your business stands, and how much time you have, before you decide anything.
We know your time is valuable. That's why your first call is with an expert employment lawyer directly — so you don't need to repeat your story over and over again.
We give you straightforward answers, but more importantly, we map out a full strategy for resolving the matter — whether you want to handle it yourself from there, or have us act for you.
"How long is a piece of string?" You hate that expression. So do we. We deal with these matters daily, so we know exactly what needs to be done — you're not paying someone to research the law as they go. We offer retainer and fixed-fee options, which we'll discuss on your first call.
A close, senior team — and on every matter, at least one partner. Expert solicitors who understand how a business runs, not generalist HR consultants.
Gorval + Partners offers fixed-fee packages for common employer needs — contract and policy reviews, dismissal advice, FWC responses — plus ongoing retainer arrangements for businesses that want employment law support on call. You'll get a clear quote before any work begins, no surprises.
Book a free discovery call and we'll recommend the right fee structure for your situation — fixed fee, retainer, or one-off advice — with no obligation.
Book my discovery callPlain-language answers to the employment law questions business owners ask most — written by the lawyers who deal with them every day.
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A major procedural change that affects how these claims move through the Commission.
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Get the redundancy process wrong and a "redundancy" can become an unfair dismissal claim.
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What a fair process actually requires before you dismiss for performance.
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What employers are legally required to do when a bullying complaint is raised.
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Get this wrong and you risk refusing leave an employee is legally entitled to.
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Why "discretionary" bonus wording doesn't always protect your business the way you think.
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What a properly drafted deed of release needs to actually protect your business.
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What the employee-choice conversion pathway means for your rosters and your risk.
Read the story →Most of the "employment specialists" out there are HR consultants, not lawyers — and they've never set foot in the Fair Work Commission. We have. We know exactly how the procedure works, and that's precisely why we resolve disputes quickly and cheaply: because the lawyers and consultants on the other side know we won't back down.
A lot of the industry pretends to know employment law. We actually practice it. Some disputes call for a commercial resolution — settled quickly and cheaply, with minimum disruption to your business. Others call for a fight. The difference with us is that we know exactly which is which, and we're equally prepared for both.
Every enquiry is strictly confidential. Send a few details and we'll be in touch to arrange your free discovery call — remember, Fair Work Commission deadlines can be as short as 7 days.
Fair Work Commission responses often carry strict deadlines — in many cases just 7 days. Talk to one of our employment lawyers today: expert solicitors, not HR consultants, with fixed fee and retainer options available.
Your first discovery call is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation.