Employment & Workplace Law Firms in Newcastle, New South Wales
Find and compare law firms in Newcastle, New South Wales. Browse by practice area and read client reviews to make an informed decision.
- firms
- 25
- average rating
- 4.7
- Google reviews
- 348
- rated 4.5 or higher
- 18
We list 25 employment & workplace law firms in Newcastle, New South Wales. They average 4.7 out of 5 across 23 rated firms. That's a touch above the average across New South Wales (4.6).
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
25 law firms found
Fourtree Lawyers
Fourtree Lawyers helps people facing criminal charges, traffic offences and heavy vehicle charges in New South Wales. Clients also come to…
Julia Clarke Solicitor
Julia Clarke Solicitor helps individuals, families and businesses in East Maitland, the Hunter Region and across New South Wales. The firm…
Precinct Legal
Precinct Legal helps people and businesses in Newcastle and Sydney who face criminal charges, AVO matters, traffic offences, workplace…
Osborn Law
Osborn Law helps businesses and individuals in Newcastle with commercial, employment and property matters, as well as wills, estate…
Whitelaw McDonald Lawyers
Whitelaw McDonald Lawyers helps people in New South Wales who have been injured, need a will or estate sorted out, or are buying or selling…
Shaun Cockle Legal
Shaun Cockle Legal helps people in Newcastle and the Hunter with personal injury claims, employment problems, and wills and guardianship…
East Coast Law and Conveyancing
East Coast Law and Conveyancing is a law firm based in Broadmeadow, NSW, with additional locations in Edgeworth, Newcastle, Maitland,…
Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers
Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers helps individuals, businesses and community groups across New South Wales with compensation claims, workplace…
Gray & Powe Lawyers
Gray & Powe Lawyers helps individuals, families and small to medium businesses in Newcastle, Singleton and the Hunter Valley. The firm was…
Jenkins Legal & Advisory
Jenkins Legal & Advisory helps business owners, property owners, families and organisations in Newcastle and the Hunter with commercial,…
Harris Kelly & Associates
Harris Kelly & Associates helps local and corporate clients with injury claims, workplace insurance disputes, property and business…
Hall Payne Lawyers
Hall Payne Lawyers is a plaintiff law firm that helps workers, unions, families and professionals with employment, industrial and personal…
HCP Lawyers
HCP Lawyers helps developers, investors, home buyers and employers with property, commercial and workplace legal matters. The firm is based…
Chris Ryan Legal
Chris Ryan Legal helps businesses and individuals with commercial matters, building law, property and wills and estates. Principal…
Lake Macquarie City Legal
Lake Macquarie City Legal helps individuals and families in the Hunter region with criminal and traffic matters, property and conveyancing,…
Turner Freeman Lawyers
Turner Freeman Lawyers is a law firm based in Newcastle, NSW, with a long history of acting for Australians who have suffered injuries in…
Hicksons
Hicksons is an Australian law firm that acts for businesses, insurers, government bodies, health services and private clients. Its lawyers…
Chris Ryan Legal
Chris Ryan Legal helps businesses and individuals in East Maitland and the Newcastle area with business, property, and wills and estates…
Hamilton Locke
Hamilton Locke is a law firm with offices in Newcastle, NSW, and other locations across Australia and New Zealand. They provide a range of…
Taylor & Scott Lawyers
Taylor & Scott Lawyers helps people who have been injured at work, on the road or in a public place, and people who need advice on…
Hunter Employee Relations
Hunter Employee Relations is a law firm based in Broadmeadow, NSW, providing practical, cost-effective, and timely employee relations…
Highest rated employment lawyers in Newcastle, New South Wales
- 1.Fourtree Lawyers: 4.8 from 100 reviews
- 2.Julia Clarke Solicitor: 4.9 from 37 reviews
- 3.Precinct Legal: 5.0 from 19 reviews
We weigh review count as well as score, so one perfect review can't top the list. See the top 10
Where they're based
- Newcastle 12
- Broadmeadow 3
- Belmont 2
- East Maitland 2
- The Junction 2
- Kotara 1
- Newcastle East 1
- Newcastle West 1
Employment & Workplace Law FAQs in Newcastle, New South Wales
How many employment lawyers are there in Newcastle?
We list 25. They're spread across 9 suburbs, with the most in Newcastle (12) and Broadmeadow (3).
Which employment lawyers in Newcastle have the best reviews?
Fourtree Lawyers leads our ranking with 4.8 from 100 Google reviews. Julia Clarke Solicitor and Precinct Legal 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 Newcastle?
Very well. 18 of the 23 rated firms hold 4.5 stars or better. The average is 4.7.
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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