Mayek Legal, Barristers & Solicitors in Footscray, Victoria, Australia | Lawyer & law firm

Mayek Legal, Barristers & Solicitors

Locality: Footscray, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9689 6232

Address: Suite 3,123 Hopkins Street 3011 Footscray, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.mayeklegal.com.au

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24.01.2022 Our website is live. It looks great although were still doing some editing: http://www.mayeklegal.com.au/

23.01.2022 Our regular notes on various laws in Victoria

22.01.2022 We are Moving to a New Office On 1 August 2019, were moving to Suite 3, 123 Hopkins Street, Footscray. Our offices are on Level 1. Hopkins Street is just the other end of Barkly Street, where we are currently located. We are directly opposite the National Australia Bank. If you have any difficulty locating us, please call us on 0412 163 899.

22.01.2022 Unfair Dismissal - what does it mean? Employees whove lost their employment for one reason or another can often be confused as to their rights. Quite rightly so, the concept of unfair dismissal isnt really straightforward as people think. Further, people appear not to be bothered to pursue their rights through lawyers - for obvious reasons of expense, stress of litigation, and that option of choosing to move on and find alternative employment. But its important to know so ...that youre protected when you find yourself in an unfortunate situation of having lost your job. So then, what does unfair dismissal mean? A person is unfairly dismissed if the Fair Work Commission is satisfied that: - the person was dismissed; and - the dismissal was harsh, unjust and unreasonable; and - the dismissal was not consistent with the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code; and - the dismissal was not a case of genuine redundancy. etc Dismissed means: - the person was dismissed at the initiative of the employer; or - the person resigned from his/her employment but was forced to do as a result of the conduct of the employer. Harsh, unjust and unreasonable means: - whether there was a valid reason for the dismissal related to the persons capacity; and - whether the person was notified of the reason for dismissal; and - whether the person was given an opportunity to respond; and - whether there was unreasonable refusal by the employer to allow the dismissed person to have a support person; and - if dismissal is related to unsatisfactory person, whether the person was warned of his or her performance. etc If the above or any of the above relates to you, it may be necessary to seek legal advice. Disclaimer: Our brief notes are matters of general commentary on the broad concepts of law. They should not be taken as legal advice. Always speak to a lawyer. Mr Mayek

22.01.2022 The eligibility for the Australian citizenship has become stricter than it was a few years ago. We urge you and your family and every eligible member of the community to take the opportunity and apply for Citizenship. Our firm provides Immigration and Citizenship services. We have a registered migration agent at our Footscray office to assist you with your eligibility status and lodgement documentation. For those who are currently unsure of their status or character checks ...in respect of eligibility, please contact us for assistance. We are also aware that many of our clients from refugee background do not have proper Identity cards. Our office can assist with your application for an immigration card pending granting of your citizenship. Osaigbovo Ojo |Solicitor & Migration Agent | (03) 9689 6232 | 0449 541 251 | Maker Mayek |Principal | (03) 9689 6232 | 0402 99 16 78 | See more

20.01.2022 Defamation trials: Why plaintiffs are rush(ing) to file in the Federal Court: http://www.mondaq.com//Defamation+trials+Why+plaintiffs+ar

20.01.2022 Suite 3, 123 Hopkins Street, Footscray, our new offices. Truly exciting times.

19.01.2022 The National Cabinet recently passed Mandatory Code of Conduct, SME Commercial Leasing Principles, in response to the impact of Covid-19 on commercial tenants. The Code of Conduct is a set of principles dealing with the relationship between commercial landlords and tenants during this time of Covid-19 restrictions. It encourages parties to negotiate in good faith. If you are a commercial tenant and have currently reached a dead end, negotiating with your landlord or agent, we can assist you understand Commercial Leasing Principles and to reach a common ground.

19.01.2022 Consumer Guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law Australian consumers are guaranteed protection under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). The Guarantees are a comprehensive set of rights protecting consumers when they acquire goods or services. Suppliers and manufacturers automatically provide guarantees about goods they sell, hire or lease and services they provide. Any goods or services costing up to $40,000; goods or services costing more than $40,000 and are for pe...rsonal, domestic or household consumption are covered under the ACL. A Supplier or manufacturer is required to guarantee, amongst others, that goods are of acceptable quality; match any description provided; honour express warranties; are fit for any disclosed purpose. For suppliers of services, the ACL requires that services are provided with due care and skill; are fit for purpose; and are provided within a reasonable time when there is no agreed date. If you have purchased a good of late or acquired a service from a supplier and there is a dispute as to the quality of the good or service, please do not hesitate to contact us. Take advantage of our 20 minutes free telephone consultation. Disclaimer: Please note that this is a brief commentary on the general question of the law as it exists. It should not be taken as a legal advice. Always consult a lawyer. Regards, Mr Mayek

18.01.2022 A successful outcome at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal saving our client $215,000 in Child Care Benefits claim by the Secretary, Department of Education, Skills and Employment. The decision is published on Austlii with the link below. http://www6.austlii.edu.au//au/cases/cth/aat/2020/4091.html

16.01.2022 Dear family and friends, Im chuffed to announce that were now providing legal services, carrying out business under the practice name Mayek Legal, Barristers & Solicitors. Were located on Level 35,600 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Our website is currently under construction and should go live in the course of this week. In the interim, our Facebook page contains valuable information on the services we provide and if you have any questions or enquiries to make, please do not hesitate to contact us via telephone, email or Messenger. If you have a second to spare, please do for us a favour and like our page. Thank you for support.

15.01.2022 Successful outcomes Weve had three outstanding outcomes in court since Wednesday last week. On 27 March 2019, our principal, Mr Mayek, successfully defended a recovery claim against our client by his previous solicitors. Mr Mayek successfully argued that this was not a recovery claim but a costs dispute which should be assessed by the Local Regulatory Authority before the plaintiff may have the right to recover. The Magistrates Court agreed and ordered for the transfer o...f the matter to the Victorian Civil & Administrative Appeals Tribunals Legal Services List for a costs assessment. On the same day, our solicitor, Tedros Yabio, at the Family Court, secured interim orders for our long-suffering client to have contact with his children. This afternoon, our principal, Mr Mayek achieved a non-conviction, no further disqualification on a subsequent driving while suspended offence and a nominal fine of $500, for an offence that carries more than 10 penalty units. This was no mean feat but with courage, it happened. Going to court does not only require a legal representative who knows his stuff but also one who has the courage to fight for your rights. Our small and humble team means you can directly discuss your options with our solicitors early on and have day-to-day discussions on your file.

15.01.2022 Personal Injuries Claims Whatever your enquiry is: public liability, medical negligence, motor vehicle accident or workplace incident, we can look into your particular circumstances and assist you. Youll never know what youre entitled to until youve made enquiries. Were in a unique position to assist you. ... Do not suffer the long term consequences of somebody elses actions when we can assist you get compensation. Get in contact with us. Regards, Maker Mayek

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14.01.2022 Fraud in the property market Its always an important step in an individuals or familys life to buy a house or an investment property. The process involves saving your hard-earned money so that you can pay the deposit once approved for a loan. It is in this process that some people lose their deposit and fees in the hands of unscrupulous brokers and their associates. The victims in this case are often the vulnerable people, who either have inadequate understanding of the b...anking system and the property market or limited English Language skills. If youve been a victim of this complicated system, Its important to seek help from those with specialised knowledge. Dont let fraudsters unjustly enrich themselves at your expense. Reach out and see what we can do for you. Maker Mayek

13.01.2022 Dear valued clients, As we are now all aware, a state of emergency has been declared in Victoria as a measure to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. It's important that we pay attention to the government's directives and take the necessary precautions to stay safe.... As a result, we encourage our clients to limit face-to-face conferences in our offices, if necessary. Please make use of our telephone lines if your matter doesn't immediately require face-to-face conference with our solicitors. If you have to attend, please carry with you a hand sanitiser. Handshakes are not allowed for now. If you have flu-like symptoms, it is important that you only contact us via telephone. Landline: (03) 9689 6232 | Mobile: 0412 163 899. Stay safe. It will all come to pass and all will be well again. Regards, Maker

12.01.2022 We wish you a happy new year and a prosperous 2019.

12.01.2022 The journey begins here.

12.01.2022 Discrimination - Have you been treated unfavourably in an area of public life due to your race, age, disability, physical features, religion, etc? Directly or indirectly? - Have you been denied or refused a benefit that is made available to others?... - Have you felt bullied or harassed? Experienced unfair allocation of tasks, rostering; been excluded from essential communications or refused resources? - at employment, education, accommodation, clubs and club membership, or local government? The Equal Opportunity Act 2010 provides protections from discrimination in public life in Victoria. Call us now to hear of how we can help you resolve a dispute you may have against a person/organisation that youre or were involved with. Take advantage of our free initial telephone consultation. Regards, Mr Mayek

12.01.2022 Our Footscray Office While we maintain our CBD Office, weve now brought our services closer to home: the exciting Melbourne West. 323 Barkly Footscray is now our home. Opening our Footscray office means were closer to the community in the West. Footscray, located in the City of Maribyrnong, is a major economic hub with a strong business community. Its an extremely vibrant multicultural community and therefore a really good fit for a legal practice of our size. Walk in any...time if you have any questions or at least to say hello. Maker Mayek Principal

08.01.2022 Section 501 strict character test of the Migration Act 1958 doesnt apply to refugees. The Federal Governments power to cancel visas, detain and deport non-citizens convicted of crimes for more than 12 months in prison does not apply to refugees. Justice Rares of the Federal Court of Australia ruled on the Christmas Eve that a refugee cannot be returned to their country of origin because they were recognised as a refugee in the first place and thereby deserving of continuing... protection. This is a ground-breaking precedent which will have huge implications for the government. If youre a person or have a family member affected by Section 501 strict character test leading to the visa being cancelled and you were in Australia as a refugee, get in contact so that we can review your case. Ajak Deng Chiengkou Show Matoc Mordecai.

08.01.2022 Weve had our first major success, having assisted our client to have liability accepted for a social media related workplace injury. This is the sort of a story that makes me so passionate about the practice of law. If you have a question, a concern or an issue that you would like to discuss, no matter how small (may not be so small) you think it is, please take advantage of our 20 minutes free telephone consultation. Im always contactable on 0498032947 or (03) 8375 0856. Regards, Maker Mayek

06.01.2022 In addition to our previous post on Equal Opportunity Act 2010, please note that Victoria is one of the most progressive Australian States & Territories because it has codified basic rights, freedoms and responsibilities in the form of Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities. Victoria has also codified racial and religious intolerance in the form of Racial and Religious Tolerance Act. These legislations are in addition to Commonwealth laws protecting human rights, legislating against discrimination and intolerance. If you have experienced an incident due to your race, religion or any other characteristic that sets you apart by a public organisation that serves public interests, please do not hesitate to get in contact and enquire on the best redress available to you. Mr Mayek

03.01.2022 Have you purchased a land or a house of late? Through a broker or directly through a financial institution, using a bank loan? You currently have a mortgage? Do you have concerns that you were pressured into signing a contract? The pressure was due to unfair bargaining power? You feel there was an unconscionable conduct as a result? That your will to sign a contract was overborne? Did a broker decrease your liabilities and increased your assets so that a bank could pass you for a loan? In the course of this week, well be publishing a brief note on property litigation. In the alternative, get in contact with us if you have any concerns as expressed in this note. Regards, Mr Mayek

01.01.2022 What a wonderful week weve had! On Thursday, in a dispute between our client (whose deposit of well over $80,000 was forfeited to a vendor), and one of the major four banks, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)made a recommendation in favour of our client. This means that our client will be compensated the deposit lost as a result of the cancellation of the unconditional loan approval. Our principal, Maker Mayek, had the carriage of the matter. On Friday mor...ning, our solicitor, Tedros Yabio, successfully assisted our client at the Childrens Court, leading to her children being placed back to her custody by the Department. On Friday, our principal, Maker Mayek, successfully made an application at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Appeals Tribunal (VCAT) on behalf of our client (the tenant) for relief against forfeiture in a retail leases dispute against the landlord. As weve often said, it doesnt just require a solicitor who knows his stuff, but one with the courage and gumption to fight for your rights.