Labour & industrial
Employment-related claims, industrial disputes and workplace proceedings. The first step is to understand the facts, the relevant documents and the stage your matter has reached.
Matters within this area
- Wage and workplace claims
- Industrial disputes
- Labour-related notices and proceedings
What to bring
Bring the complete papers, including attachments and previous responses. Useful starting documents can include the following.
- Employment and wage records
- Relevant workplace correspondence
- Notices, claims and existing orders
Questions before we speak
How do I arrange a conversation?
Call or email the office with your preferred time and a brief description of the subject. Arrange the discussion before sending sensitive documents.
Can you assess the likely result from a short message?
A meaningful assessment depends on the facts, complete documents, applicable law and procedural stage. A short message is a starting point for arranging that review.
Guides for this area
Browse all 18 guidesThe labour codes and older workplace claims
Check the relevant event date, coverage, savings and current rules before using an old labour-law checklist. The four labour codes became effective from 21…
Public & WorkUnpaid wages — organising the employment record
Record the wage period, agreed terms, work performed and amounts paid. A supported ledger is more useful than a rounded arrears figure.
Public & WorkMinimum wages — checking the current notification
Use the notification applicable to the work, category, area and period. A rate found in an old article may not be the current legal rate.
Public & WorkDeductions from wages
Identify each deduction, its stated basis and the period concerned. An employer's label does not by itself establish that the deduction is permitted.
Public & WorkOvertime and working-hour records
Keep an accurate record of work and applicable hours rather than relying on an assumed universal shift. Coverage and the relevant code or rules matter.
Public & WorkFiling a wage claim — identifying the authority
Choose the statutory route after checking coverage and the issue. A labour-office complaint, wage claim and ordinary contractual suit are different processes.