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
Turner Freeman Lawyers Toronto
Turner Freeman Lawyers Toronto is a law firm located in Toronto, NSW, Australia. They have a long and proud history of acting for…
McCullough Robertson
McCullough Robertson is a law firm with a national capability and connections that drive Australia's leading economic industries. With a…
Michael Vassili Lawyers
Michael Vassili Lawyers helps individuals, families and businesses with court and legal matters, mainly in family, criminal, property,…
Chamberlains
Chamberlains helps individuals, families and businesses with private client and commercial legal matters. Its Newcastle office handles…
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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