OUR SERVICES

Our services are diverse and client specific. Subject to available resources, and at our discretion, we may assist you in a number of ways.

Advice Line

We give telephone advice to employees in Western Australia on a wide range of employment law issues, including:

• unfair dismissal;
• unlawful termination;
• underpayment of entitlements;
• breach of contract;
• equal opportunity; and
• occupational safety and health.

Self help information sessions

If you are considering representing yourself in relation to an unfair dismissal, unlawful termination or denial of contractual benefits claim, we encourage you to attend one of our self help information sessions. Appointments are offered to clients who meet our criteria for further assistance and are subject to availability.

Legal representation, minor assistance and evening legal service

ELCWA may be able to offer you a free evening legal appointment of up to 40 minutes with a solicitor to offer you further assistance. This is subject to you meeting our criteria for minor assistance and our capacity to provide the service.

ELCWA has limited capacity to represent clients. To the extent that we are able to offer minor assistance and representation services, we prioritise vulnerable clients with meritorious claims who could not otherwise afford legal representation.

Community legal education

We can provide information on a vast array of topics, including ELCWA services, employee rights and employment law as far as it relates to employees in WA. Our efforts are focused on educating the WA community to promote a better understanding of a complex area of law. We provide professional tailored presentations, information sessions and seminars to:

• rural, regional and remote areas of WA;
• community legal centres and community agencies;
• educational institutions;
• community groups; and
• other interested groups or agencies.