At Papallo Kouchoo we have acted for various churches, other religious institutions, as well as for their individual employees or contractors.

These kinds of disputes (between a religious institution and its staff) can be complicated, as many times it is hard for example to ascertain whether a member of the clergy of a certain faith is an employee, a contractor, on a stipend of some kind, or a person providing services to the organisation characterised in other ways.

Many of these kinds of claims can also involve ancillary allegations; for example allegations of bullying or other kind of abuse are often made in the course of these disputes and these will need to be dealt with effectively.

Jurisdictional problems also arise sometimes. Some of these matters can be commenced in a court (e.g. the Supreme Court) whilst depending on the circumstances, some of the matters may need to be initiated in the Fairwork Commission or in fact, in the NSW Industrial Relations Commission. Our lawyers can quickly assess where these matters should be commenced or be continued, giving effective advice as to transfer of proceedings for example.

Our lawyers are also very versed in the practice and procedures in all related jurisdictions in which these matters are commenced and continued; we can provide your organisation (or you as an individual) proper and cost-effective advice to deal with the dispute quickly and efficiently.

At Papallo Kouchoo Lawyers, we have significant experience in conducting these matters in all relevant jurisdictions.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us for an obligation free professional consultation.