Been sacked, given a warning, put on a performance plan or having trouble with your pay? We help Queensland employees understand the process and prepare for what comes next.
Based in Mount Isa, Cloncurry or elsewhere in Queensland? We can meet by video. We also support residential tenants.
Every situation is different. Start with the issue you are facing and we will consider whether our service is suitable for you.
Help for employees facing a tough situation at work, whether you have been sacked, put on a performance improvement plan or asked to respond to allegations.
Help bringing clarity and structure to a problem with your rental home.
You stay involved in your matter. We help you sort through what happened, prepare for the process and decide on your next step.
Tell us what has happened, what is concerning you and what you hope to achieve.
Bring together the dates, documents and information relevant to your situation.
Understand the process and prepare to speak for yourself in meetings, conciliation or the next step.
Agree on the support available and, where appropriate, refer you to another service.
We normally respond to enquiries within 24 hours, and within two days at the latest. If a deadline is close, seek prompt assistance rather than waiting for our reply.
Your first consultation is a free 10-minute video call, using Zoom or a similar service. We will listen to the outline of your situation, discuss whether our service may be suitable and explain any proposed next steps.
Further work is charged by the hour. We will discuss the work you need, the rate and any anticipated expenses before you decide whether to engage us. We can discuss a staged approach so you know what you are committing to.
For signed clients, we guarantee a response within half a day. Our employment service is for employees. Our residential tenancy service is for renters; if you live in rooming accommodation, with a tenant or with the owner, tell us about your arrangement so we can consider whether our service is suitable.
No. Tell us what you know about your employer, workplace or living arrangement. Our questions help us screen the likely process, although the answers do not determine jurisdiction.
We normally respond within 24 hours, and within two days at the latest. If your enquiry is suitable, we can arrange a free 10-minute video consultation. An enquiry does not lodge a claim or stop a deadline.
A short outline of the issue, relevant dates and any upcoming deadlines is a good start. You do not need to send documents or detailed evidence with the initial enquiry.
We normally respond to new enquiries within 24 hours, and within two days at the latest. For signed clients, we guarantee a response within half a day. If a deadline is close, seek prompt assistance rather than waiting for our reply.
The first video consultation is free and lasts up to 10 minutes. Further work is charged hourly. We explain the rate and scope before you agree to proceed.
It depends on the matter and the rules of the relevant body. Non-lawyer representation may be available where authorised and any required permission is obtained. We will explain the scope before you engage us.
Tell us about your living arrangement. Different arrangements can involve different rules and we will consider whether our service is suitable or a referral would be more helpful.
Choose the area that best fits. The questions help us understand the issue and the process that may apply.
Please give a brief outline. Do not include identity documents, medical records or other highly sensitive details in your initial enquiry. Read our privacy notice.
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Been sacked or put on a PIP? Find practical starting points, with links to official information and support.
Parker Van Lawrence
Advocate
I’m Parker Van Lawrence. I work with people facing difficult workplace situations, helping them put the facts in order and prepare for the next step.
VLA Queensland is an independent advocacy and practical support service for employees and residential tenants.
We work with people to organise their information and prepare for the processes relevant to their situation. The support available depends on the matter and the applicable rules. We explain our role and scope before accepting an engagement.
We are not a law firm and our team are not Australian legal practitioners. If legal representation or court appearances are required, we will suggest an appropriate referral.
