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Our workers compensation team assist injured workers to obtain the full extent of their entitlements under the Workcover scheme. This includes access to medical treatment, payment for lost income and lump sum compensation for pain and suffering.
Asbestos Lawyers
Asbestos
If you have been diagnosed with an asbestos related condition, such as; mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis or asbestos related pleural disease, you need expert advice quickly. We can help you and your family navigate the compensation system.
Public Liability Slips & Falls
Public Liability Slips & Falls
Public liability claims encompass a wide range of circumstances where an individual suffers injury or damage due to the negligence of a third party. This includes injuries sustained in supermarkets and shopping centres, at school, in your rental property, and many more.
Road Accident & TAC
Road Accident & TAC
You may be entitled to compensation from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) if you have been injured in a road accident in Victoria as a driver, rider, passenger or pedestrian. The TAC also pays compensation if someone dies as a result of a road accident.
Silicosis
Silicosis
If you have been diagnosed with silicosis or a silica related disease from silica exposure at work, you are likely to have a compensation claim. Silica exposure is common in stonemasonry, construction, concreting, bricklaying, mining and quarrying industries.
Medical Negligence
Medical Negligence
Medical negligence occurs when a medical practitioner or allied health provider fails to meet the duty of care they owe you. You may be entitled to compensation for the loss or injuries this has caused you.
Class Actions
Current Class Actions
Class Actions
There is power in numbers. When a group of people have been affected by the same legal issues, they can sometimes bring their claims before the Courts together. This is called a class action, or a representative proceeding.
Veterans’ Privacy Class Action
Veterans’ Privacy Class Action
Gordon Legal has commenced an investigation into the Veterans MATES program, which has been conducted by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) and the University of South Australia since 2005.
Magnis Class Action Investigation
Magnis Class Action
Gordon Legal is investigating a potential claim against Magnis Technologies Limited (Magnis), its directors and/or its auditors regarding the loss and damage shareholders have suffered as a result of the reduction in value of the company.
Junior Doctors
Junior Doctors
Gordon Legal, together with Hayden Stephens & Associates, have been engaged to pursue claims in the Federal Court of Australia on behalf of junior doctors against a number of Victorian Health Services; and two Australian Capital Territory Health Services.
AMS Ivanhoe Lawyers Investigation
AMS Ivanhoe Lawyers Investigation
Gordon Legal is investigating potential legal claims arising for the conduct of AMS Ivanhoe Lawyers (AMS) and its late partner, John Adams. We are speaking to affected people to understand their experiences, including any losses suffered.
Holden Colorado Class Action Investigation
Holden Colorado Class Action Investigation
Gordon Legal is investigating a potential class action into faulty torque converters in Holden Colorado vehicles. If you own a vehicle of this type and have experienced transmission issues, please register your interest
Latitude Financial Investigation
Latitude Financial Investigation
Gordon Legal, together with Hayden Stephens and Associates, are investigating potential legal action against Latitude Financial, for serious security breaches which have compromised the personal information of past and present customers. The breach has affected millions of customers.
Current Class Actions
KFC Class Action
KFC Class Action
Gordon Legal is investigating a potential class action to achieve compensation for workers who did not receive rest breaks and have been victims of wage theft in the hospitality industry.
Business Interruption Claims
Business Interruption Claims
Gordon Legal, in collaboration with Berrill & Watson, have commenced class actions against two insurers, QBE and Lloyds, to assist business owners to make claims on their business interruption insurance policies for COVID-19 related losses to profit and revenue.
Student Financial Supplement Scheme
Student Financial Supplement Scheme
Gordon Legal is investigating the Student Financial Supplement Scheme that was wound up in 2003. If you incurred a debt under the scheme, please register your interest for a callback.
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All Class Actions
Class Actions
Led by Peter Gordon and Andrew Grech, our team are passionate about fighting for justice on behalf of everyday people. We have experience running class action claims in Australia and overseas, including the United States.
Past Class Actions
Past Class Actions
Led by Peter Gordon and Andrew Grech, our team are passionate about fighting for justice on behalf of everyday people. We have experience running class action claims in Australia and overseas, including the United States.
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Commercial Law & Litigation
Commercial Law & Litigation
Gordon Legal offers assistance in a diverse range of commercial disputes, investigations and advisory work. We are focused on assisting companies and individuals in complex matters. We our expert technical knowledge and frank commercial advice in a clear and pragmatic way.
Employment & Discrimination Law
Employment & Discrimination Law
If you are subject to unfair treatment at work or in many other settings, you may have a claim for reinstatement, compensation or changes in the way things are done.
Disputing a Will
Disputing a Will
When someone passes away it can be a difficult time for everyone involved. These difficult times can be made even harder if you’re concerned about your place in the Will of the deceased. We can provide you with experienced and valuable advice that will help you navigate these tricky times.
Criminal Defence
Criminal Defence
Our criminal law services are available to any person charged with, or being investigated for, any criminal offence. We also offer services to parties in intervention order proceedings.
Family Law
Family Law
Our family lawyer is a specialist in the field providing high quality legal advice, guidance and representation in all aspects of family law, including divorce, parenting arrangements and property settlements in a client focused and cost-effective manner.
Defamation & Privacy Law
Defamation & Privacy Law
Your reputation is important. If an untrue or misleading statement is made about you in public, you may be able to bring a claim in defamation to protect your reputation. Gordon Legal has lead and defended many claims for defamation. Please contact us with your defamation claim today.
Professional Negligence Claims
Professional Negligence Claims
We put a lot of our trust and confidence into professionals. There can be devastating consequences when they make bad choices, provide bad advice or act unprofessionally. It is reasonable to expect to receive professional, sound advice from professionals. We are experts in professional negligence claims.
Superannuation and TPD
Superannuation and TPD
Our personal injury team assists individuals whose ability to work has been permanently compromised to access total and permanent disability benefits under their superannuation policy. We pride ourselves in doing so, in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Institutional Abuse Claims
Institutional Abuse Claims
People with authority in an institution like a school or church have a duty to protect those in their care from harm. When they fail, we can help survivors of the abuse make a claim over their suffering and trauma.
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All Legal Services
Our lawyers have decades of experience across all areas of the law. Whatever your legal needs are, we can help. And we undertake every case with compassion and understanding.
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Home News Herald Sun Coronavirus Update: Your workplace rights during the crisis

Herald Sun Coronavirus Update: Your workplace rights during the crisis

01/04/2020

By Fiona Rothville, Senior Associate, Industrial and Employment Law department, Gordon Legal

With many feeling uneasy about their job security in this time, Gordon Legal Employment lawyer Fiona Rothville has spoken to James Campbell on the Herald Sun Coronavirus Update podcast this morning about the rights of employees during the COVID-19 crisis. Have a listen here to hear Fiona discussing the impact of the newly announced federal government package on businesses and employees in clear terms.

Listen here – Your workplace rights during the crisis

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Veterans’ Privacy Class Action

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AMS Ivanhoe Lawyers Investigation

Holden Colorado Class Action Investigation

Latitude Financial Investigation

KFC Class Action

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Student Financial Supplement Scheme

Class Actions

Past Class Actions

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Herald Sun Coronavirus Update: Your workplace rights during the crisis

Herald Sun Coronavirus Update: Your workplace rights during the crisis

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