Employment & Workplace Law Firms in Rockhampton, Queensland
Find and compare law firms in Rockhampton, Queensland. Browse by practice area and read client reviews to make an informed decision.
- firms
- 5
- average rating
- 4.0
- Google reviews
- 113
- rated 4.5 or higher
- 3
We list 5 employment & workplace law firms in Rockhampton, Queensland. They average 4.0 out of 5 across 5 rated firms. That's under 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
Swanwick Murray Roche
Swanwick Murray Roche is a Rockhampton law firm that helps individuals, families and businesses across Central Queensland. It offers advice…
Grant & Simpson Lawyers
Grant & Simpson helps individuals, families, farmers and businesses in Central Queensland with everyday legal matters. These include buying…
Trilby Misso Lawyers
Trilby Misso Lawyers helps injured Queenslanders claim compensation. The firm acts for people hurt at work, on the road or in a public…
Hall Payne Lawyers
Hall Payne Lawyers helps injured people, workers and their families in Rockhampton and across Central Queensland. The Rockhampton office…
Everyday Lawyers
Everyday Lawyers helps people in Central Queensland and Brisbane with family, traffic, civil and criminal law cases. The firm also acts in…
Highest rated employment lawyers in Rockhampton, Queensland
- 1.Swanwick Murray Roche: 4.8 from 78 reviews
- 2.Grant & Simpson Lawyers: 4.1 from 29 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
- Rockhampton 4
- Berserker 1
Employment & Workplace Law FAQs in Rockhampton, Queensland
How many employment lawyers are there in Rockhampton?
We list 5. Most (4) are in Rockhampton. The other one is in Berserker.
Which employment lawyers in Rockhampton have the best reviews?
Swanwick Murray Roche leads our ranking with 4.8 from 78 Google reviews. Grant & Simpson Lawyers is 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 Rockhampton?
Reasonably well. 3 of the 5 rated firms hold 4.5 stars or better. The average is 4.0.
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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