what you need to know
McDonald Murholme is a small city based law firm servicing individuals and small corporations. It offers legal advice and representation in three key areas of law in the state of Victoria.
Employment Law
We are closely identified with promoting high standards in industry and commerce in employment agreements. Obviously, well defined agreements between employers and employees promote successful business and a high standard of living for employees. They avoid costly disputes at the termination of employment.
For employers we offer to draft employment agreements which meet all of the requirements at law and prevent litigation arising out of non compliance. A checklist of requirements of the current WorkChoices legislation is available at low cost.
For employees who have an employer not prepared to comply with Australian standards we provide a full range of assistance in every aspect of employment disputes. We advise clients about the form of contract they should have when entering employment, negotiate resolutions in difficult disputes for employees before termination and take legal proceedings on behalf of dismissed employees.
In the field of employment law, McDonald Murholme Solicitors provide advice on employment agreements, shareholder agreements, unfair dismissal or threatened dismissal, departure packages, redundancy, payment in lieu of notice, payment of entitlements, compensation for misrepresentation, unlawful discrimination and harassment.
McDonald Murholme does not compete with government agencies such as the Victorian Workplace Rights Advocate (The Advocate). At a basic level The Advocate claims to provide practical advice and we encourage persons to use The Advocate for minor inquiries about rates of pay, lunch breaks, first aid and holiday pay rates.
If anyone's employment is in jeopardy or they have been unlawfully / unfairly dismissed, they would be foolish to expect the government to negotiate a fair termination package or fight their case against a powerful employer briefing an expensive law firm.
Government agencies usually provide advice about minimum entitlements not actual rights or fair settlements.
McDonald Murholme strives to provide valuable legal advice, a strategy for success and sticks with the client through a difficult and stressful time.
Town Planning
Many business people and land owners find that the securing of permits for land use to expand a business, create a new business, build or subdivide land to be their greatest hurdle to getting on with their business. We assist throughout the process from advising on applications to local councils, assessing reports and litigation support through the appeal process.