Resolve Your Workplace Disputes with Trusted Employment Law Legal Advice, Employers and Employees in Melbourne
From dismissals, discrimination and bullying claims, to contract disputes, we offer comprehensive legal advice tailored to your situation
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The Elit Lawyers Difference
We provide specialist employment law legal advice across Australia to resolve workplace disputes, protect your rights, and achieve lasting outcomes.
Strategic employment law legal advice across unfair dismissal, adverse action, discrimination, bullying, and workplace disputes—focused on achieving fast, practical resolutions.
Protection across all stages of the employment lifecycle—from contracts and policies to disputes and litigation—through expert employment law legal advice.
Proven expertise in employment law legal advice, led by Aggie Vlahos alongside Danielle Snell - trusted advisors in complex workplace matters.
Trusted in Employment Law Matters by Leaders and Professionals
We’ve successfully represented employers, executives, professionals, and employees across Australia, delivering results with discretion, empathy, and precision.
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Act Now Before the Workplace Issue Escalates Further
The longer a workplace dispute continues, the more complex and costly it can become. Take the first step today with expert employment law legal advice and regain clarity, control, and avoid missing strict statutory deadlines.
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Advice on unfair dismissal, general protections, redundancy, workplace bullying and discrimination
Contract Drafting & Review
Review and drafting of employment contracts, workplace policies, and deeds of release
Workplace Investigations
Workplace investigations and compliance audits
About Elit Lawyers
Elit Lawyers by Robert McGirr, Danielle Snell & Aggie Vlahos is a boutique firm specialising in workplace and employment law, acting for employers, executives, and employees across a range of disputes and advisory matters.
Our reputation is built on strategy and results. We focus exclusively on employment law—handling unfair dismissal, adverse action, discrimination, and workplace disputes, including representation in the Fair Work Commission and Federal Court.
At our core, we advocate for fairness and accountability in the workplace, supporting clients with clear, strategic advice while protecting their professional and commercial interests.
Integrity – We act with honesty and discretion
Innovation – We deliver modern, strategic legal solutions
Tenacity – We fight relentlessly for our clients
Ready to Protect Your Workplace Rights?
Take the first step toward resolving your workplace issue with clear, strategic employment law legal advice tailored to your situation.
How To Begin
Contact Elit Lawyers
Speak with Aggie Vlahos for immediate employment law advice.
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Case Review & Strategy
We assess your position and provide tailored employment law legal advice.
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Take Strategic Action
Whether it’s negotiation, conciliation, or formal proceedings, we act quickly to resolve your matter and protect your interests.
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Reputation Restored. Confidence Rebuilt. Career Protected.
We work with employers and employees to resolve their workplace issues with confidence. Achieving vindication means restoring trust, rebuilding credibility, and reclaiming opportunities.
Non Solicitation
Defending a national logistics company in action brought for alleged breach of a non-solicitation clause under a services level agreement involving an outsourced business processing services and filing a counterclaim claiming breaches of contract, misleading and deceptive conduct in breach of section 4 of Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2020 pursuant to a related employment agreement.
Breaches of Contract
Breach of Contract
Deceptive Conduct
Liability advice to Directors & CEOs
Advising directors and Chief Executive Officers in relation to liability risks and issues and proposed strategies in respect of their ongoing roles and employment.
Employment Strategy
Employment Strategy
CEO
Sex Discrimination Act 1984 [Cth]
Acting for female executives and employees at the Australian Human Rights Commission and Federal Court of Australia in sexual discrimination claims against individuals and employers under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 [Cth] including attendance at mediations and hearings.
Sex Discrimination
Sex Discrimination
Human Rights
Fair Work Act 2009 [Cth]
Acting for a high profile senior employee in proceedings issued in the Federal Court of Australia alleging breaches of relevant provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 [Cth] and pursuant to the Long Service Leave Act 2018 [Vic].
Fair Work
Fair Work
Federal Court
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EMPLOYMENT
"Aggie quickly grasped the critical facts and legal complexities, developed a clear strategic plan, and successfully negotiated a settlement"
We provide comprehensive employment law legal advice for employees, employers, and executives to resolve disputes, protect rights, and ensure compliance with workplace laws. Our approach is strategic, empathetic, and cost-effective.
EXPERT
support across every stage of workplace disputes.
STRATEGY
focused on fast, outcome-driven resolutions.
PROTECTION
for your rights, reputation, and workplace future.
If you enquire today, you will also receive:
Strategic case review within 48 hours
Direct access to a senior lawyer from day one
Frequently Asked Questions
We assist with a wide range of workplace and employment disputes, including unfair dismissal, adverse action claims, bullying and sexual harassment, discrimination, workplace investigations, redundancy issues, employment restraints, and disputes involving employment contracts or independent contractor agreements. We act for both employees and employers across multiple industries.
Yes. Our team regularly represents clients in proceedings before the Fair Work Commission and the Federal Court of Australia. This includes matters such as unfair dismissal, general protections claims, discrimination disputes, and complex contractual employment litigation.
Yes. We represent employees, employers, executives, directors, professionals, companies, and associations. This balanced experience allows us to understand both sides of workplace disputes and develop commercially strategic, outcome-focused solutions.
You should seek legal advice as early as possible. Employment disputes often involve strict time limits, especially for unfair dismissal, adverse action, and discrimination claims. Early advice can help protect your rights, strengthen your position, and improve the chances of resolving the matter quickly and effectively.
In most cases, we can provide initial employment law legal advice within 24 hours, giving you clarity on your rights and the best next steps.
Not always. Many matters are resolved through negotiation or at the Fair Work Commission. Court proceedings are only used when necessary. This will depend on your individual situation.
This will depend on the relevant facts and circumstances surrounding your dismissal.
We assist with unfair workplace dismissals, contract disputes, redundancies, workplace bullying and harassment, and executive exit strategies.
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Court Representation
Representation at the Fair Work Commission, Federal Court, Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission
Court Proceedings if Necessary
If resolution isn’t possible, we represent you in Court.
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Move Forward with Confidence
With the right employment law legal advice, you’ll have clarity, control, and a clear resolution strategy in place.
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