Employment & Workplace Law Firms in Australia
Find and compare law firms across Australia. Browse by practice area and read client reviews to make an informed decision.
- firms
- 744
- average rating
- 4.5
- Google reviews
- 33,336
- rated 4.5 or higher
- 483
We list 744 employment & workplace law firms in Australia. They average 4.5 out of 5 across 700 rated firms.
Employment and workplace lawyers advise both employees and employers on their rights and obligations at work. They handle unfair dismissal claims, workplace disputes, contracts and discrimination matters.
What Employment & Workplace Law lawyers typically help with
- Unfair dismissal and general protections claims
- Employment contracts and restraint of trade clauses
- Workplace bullying, harassment and discrimination
- Redundancy and underpayment of wages
- Workplace investigations and negotiated exits
744 law firms found
Barwon Community Legal Service
Barwon Community Legal Service is an independent community legal centre that gives free legal information, advice and casework to people in…
Lander & Rogers
Lander & Rogers helps businesses, government bodies and individuals across Australia with commercial, insurance, employment, family and…
MV Law
Meyer Vandenberg Lawyers is a leading independent law firm based in Canberra, offering a comprehensive range of specialized legal services…
Cinque Oakley Bryant Lawyers
Cinque Oakley Bryant Lawyers helps individuals, families and businesses in Ballarat with everyday legal matters. These include property…
Aboriginal Legal Service - Family Violence Prevention Unit
The Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT Limited is a non-profit organization providing free legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
Ajak & Associates
Ajak & Associates helps people and businesses with criminal charges and civil disputes. The firm acts in criminal, family, employment,…
Alistair Wyvill
Alistair Wyvill is a Senior Counsel based in Darwin City, Northern Territory, and a member of William Forster Chambers. With a career…
Aylward Game Solicitors
Aylward Game Solicitors helps individuals, families and business owners in Queensland with commercial, property, family and estate matters.…
Banga Legal
Banga Legal helps individuals, families, professionals and businesses with criminal, family, immigration, employment and commercial…
Barry Nilsson Lawyers
Barry Nilsson Lawyers is a reputable law firm with a strong presence in Hobart, Tasmania, and other locations across Australia. With over…
Bass Legal
Bass Legal is a specialist defence law firm located in Battery Point, Tasmania, dedicated to providing expert legal representation and…
BELAW
BELAW is a law firm based in Townsville City, Queensland, with a team of dedicated lawyers serving the Far North Queensland region. With…
Bowden McCormack Lawyers & Advisers
Bowden McCormack helps companies, small businesses, not-for-profits, government bodies, Indigenous clan groups and mining companies with…
Brydens Lawyers
Brydens Lawyers helps people in Wollongong and the NSW south coast with injury claims, workers compensation, family matters, wills and…
Clayton Utz
Clayton Utz acts for large private sector and government clients on business, regulatory and dispute matters. It is one of Australia's…
Clifford Gouldson Lawyers
Clifford Gouldson Lawyers helps businesses, organisations and the people who run them with legal work in Queensland. The firm began in…
DF Legal Wollongong
DF Legal Wollongong is a law firm located in Wollongong, NSW, with additional presence in Sydney. They are winners of the 2022 and 2024…
Donaldson Law
Donaldson Law helps people who have experienced abuse, including institutional abuse, sports abuse and abuse linked to the Australian…
Dorahy Davis Lawyers
Dorahy Davis Lawyers helps people in Wollongong and the Illawarra who face criminal or traffic charges, workplace disputes, or need a will…
Edge Legal
Edge Legal is an employment and safety law specialist firm located in Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia. They help organisations deliver…
FAL Lawyers
FAL Lawyers is a law firm with offices in Melbourne and Canberra, offering a range of legal services to clients. With over 30 years of…
Highest rated employment lawyers in Australia
- 1.Karnib Law Group: 5.0 from 335 reviews
- 2.Sprintlaw: 5.0 from 303 reviews
- 3.Roberts Gray: 5.0 from 274 reviews
We weigh review count as well as score, so one perfect review can't top the list. See the top 10
Employment & Workplace Law FAQs
How many employment lawyers are there in Australia?
We list 744. They're spread across 8 states and territories, with the most in New South Wales (191) and Queensland (188).
Which employment lawyers in Australia have the best reviews?
Karnib Law Group leads our ranking with 5.0 from 335 Google reviews. Sprintlaw and Roberts Gray are next. We weigh how many reviews a firm has as well as its score, so one perfect review can't top the list.
How do clients rate employment lawyers in Australia?
Pretty well. 483 of the 700 rated firms hold 4.5 stars or better. The average is 4.5.
How long do I have to lodge an unfair dismissal claim?
In most cases you have 21 days from the date your dismissal takes effect to lodge a claim with the Fair Work Commission. The deadline is strict, so it is important to act quickly and get advice early.
Do I have to accept a redundancy?
A genuine redundancy is a lawful reason for ending employment, but it must follow the correct process and pay the right entitlements. If the role is not genuinely redundant or consultation was skipped, you may have a claim. A lawyer can review your situation.
Can an employment lawyer help me negotiate an exit?
Yes. Lawyers regularly negotiate deeds of release and settlement terms covering pay, references and confidentiality, often resolving a dispute without the need for a formal claim.
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