Employment & Workplace Law Firms in Mackay, Queensland
Find and compare law firms in Mackay, Queensland. Browse by practice area and read client reviews to make an informed decision.
- firms
- 5
- average rating
- 4.7
- Google reviews
- 499
- rated 4.5 or higher
- 4
We list 5 employment & workplace law firms in Mackay, Queensland. They average 4.7 out of 5 across 5 rated firms. That's a touch above the average across Queensland (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
5 law firms found
McKays Solicitors
McKays Solicitors helps individuals and businesses across Queensland with family, criminal, commercial and property matters. The firm has…
McKays Solicitors
McKays Solicitors helps individuals, families, farmers and businesses across Queensland with their legal matters. The firm began in Mackay…
Maurice Blackburn Mackay
Maurice Blackburn Mackay helps people in regional Queensland who have been hurt in a car accident, injured at work, or harmed by medical…
Wallace & Wallace Lawyers
Wallace & Wallace Lawyers helps individuals and businesses in Mackay, Moranbah and the Whitsundays with their legal matters. Clients come…
Macrossan & Amiet
Macrossan & Amiet helps individuals, families and businesses in Mackay and the Whitsundays with their legal matters. The firm acts in…
Highest rated employment lawyers in Mackay, Queensland
- 1.McKays Solicitors: 4.9 from 291 reviews
- 2.McKays Solicitors: 5.0 from 45 reviews
- 3.Maurice Blackburn Mackay: 4.7 from 66 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 in Mackay, Queensland
How many employment lawyers are there in Mackay?
We list 5. All of them are in Mackay.
Which employment lawyers in Mackay have the best reviews?
McKays Solicitors leads our ranking with 4.9 from 291 Google reviews. McKays Solicitors and Maurice Blackburn Mackay 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 Mackay?
Very well. 4 of the 5 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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