Employment lawyers advise on contracts, dismissals, entitlements and workplace disputes.
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They act for employees and employers across the Fair Work system and state workplace laws.
Why employment law matters
Work is central to income and wellbeing. Employment disputes move fast and time limits are short.
The Australian context
Most private sector employment is governed by the Fair Work Act 2009, the National Employment Standards and modern awards, administered by the Fair Work Commission and Fair Work Ombudsman. Some state public sector and WA sole trader employers remain under state systems.
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Hughesdale, VIC · South East Melbourne
Asher Freeman Lawyers provides legal services in Hughesdale, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Employment Law · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Criminal Law · NDIS & Disability Law3 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: mandarin, cantonese
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Southport, QLD · Gold Coast
Atlas Lawyers Conveyancing provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Personal Injury · Commercial Property & Leasing · Employment LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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West Tamworth, NSW · New England & North West
Australian Law Group provides legal services in West Tamworth, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Personal Injury and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 morePersonal Injury · Wills & Estates · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Family Law · Business & Commercial Law · Employment Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Noosaville, QLD · Sunshine Coast
Aylward Game Solicitors provides legal services in Noosaville, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Commercial Litigation · Professional Negligence · Employment LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Toowoomba City, QLD · Toowoomba & Darling Downs
Catton Roderick Lawyers Sunshine Coast provides legal services in Toowoomba City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Employment Law, Business & Commercial Law and Workers Compensation.
Employment Law+6 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Workers Compensation · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Workplace Bullying & Stop Bullying Orders · Unfair Dismissal · Residential Tenancy
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Wollongong, NSW · Illawarra & Wollongong
Coutts Conveyancing & Legal Services provides legal services in Wollongong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Criminal Law · Employment Law · Unfair DismissalNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Campbelltown, NSW · Western Sydney
Coutts Conveyancing & Legal Services provides legal services in Campbelltown, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Criminal Law · Employment Law · Unfair DismissalNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Camden, NSW · Western Sydney
Coutts Conveyancing & Legal Services provides legal services in Camden, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Criminal Law · Employment Law · Unfair DismissalNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Swan Hill, VIC · Mallee
CWZ law provides legal services in Swan Hill, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Powers of Attorney & Guardianship and Property & Conveyancing.
Wills & Estates+6 morePowers of Attorney & Guardianship · Property & Conveyancing · Planning & Environment · Business & Commercial Law · Competition & Consumer Law · Employment LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Wangara, WA · Perth North
D'Angelo Legal provides legal services in Wangara, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreMotor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Personal Injury · Family Law · Notary Public & JP Services · Employment Law
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Mermaid Beach, QLD · Gold Coast
Gold Coast Law provides legal services in Mermaid Beach, QLD. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Employment Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Personal Injury+3 moreEmployment Law · Business & Commercial Law · Workers CompensationNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Wagga Wagga, NSW · Riverina & Murray
KPW Lawyers provides legal services in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Criminal Law · Employment Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Divorce & Separation
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Belconnen, ACT · Canberra
Mackenzie Workplace Law provides legal services in Belconnen, ACT. Listed practice areas include Employment Law, Health & Medical Practitioner Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Employment Law+3 moreHealth & Medical Practitioner Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law
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Seven Hills, NSW · Western Sydney
Michael Vassili Lawyers (Accredited Specialist provides legal services in Seven Hills, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Criminal Law and Property & Conveyancing.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreCriminal Law · Property & Conveyancing · Family Law · Immigration & Visas · Business & Commercial Law · Employment Law · Wills & EstatesFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Brisbane City, QLD · Brisbane CBD
Milner Lawyers provides legal services in Brisbane City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Immigration & Visas, Employment Law and Registered Migration Agent (non-lawyer).
Immigration & Visas+2 moreEmployment Law · Registered Migration Agent (non-lawyer)
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North Manly, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
Mitchell & Shorten Lawyers provides legal services in North Manly, NSW. Listed practice areas include Building & Construction, Employment Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Building & Construction+2 moreEmployment Law · Business & Commercial LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Footscray, VIC · Western Melbourne
MLG LAWYERS provides legal services in Footscray, VIC. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Criminal Law · Employment Law · Personal Injury · Skilled & Business Visas
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Northcote, VIC · Northern Melbourne
Northcote Conveyancing provides legal services in Northcote, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Family Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Employment Law · Divorce & Separation · Parenting & Child Custody · Partner & Family VisasFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Fremantle, WA · Perth South
PBC Legal and Consultancy provides legal services in Fremantle, WA. Listed practice areas include Native Title & Aboriginal Legal Services, Employment Law and Not-for-Profit & Charity Law.
Native Title & Aboriginal Legal Services+2 moreEmployment Law · Not-for-Profit & Charity Law
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Bowral, NSW · Southern Highlands & Tablelands
Stacks Law Firm provides legal services in Bowral, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Medical Negligence · Franchising · Debt Recovery · Defamation · Employment LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Bondi Junction, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
Sullivan Fernan Lawyers provides legal services in Bondi Junction, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+3 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Employment Law
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Smythe & Mallam provides legal services in Blacktown, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Family Law and Divorce & Separation.
Criminal Law+7 moreFamily Law · Divorce & Separation · Property & Conveyancing · Employment Law · Traffic Offences · Business & Commercial Law · Drink & Drug Driving5 languages
Understand the next step
A practical guide to employment law
What to discuss at the first meeting
Explain whether the matter concerns a contract, pay, leave, termination or a workplace process. Identify the employer and your role so the lawyer can determine the relevant framework.
An employment issue and an injury or insurance claim may need separate instructions.
How the engagement may progress
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Gather the contract, dates, pay records and relevant correspondence. Identify the employer’s legal name rather than only a trading name.
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Ask which law or process applies and whether its requirements are met. Fair Work Commission unfair dismissal applications have a 21-day filing timeframe, making prompt advice important.
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Agree how to respond, prepare for a meeting or assess a settlement. Have any release and confidentiality terms explained before signing.
Fees and the scope of work
Advice on a single document, an investigation response and ongoing representation need different estimates. Ask what negotiation and appearance work is covered.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Dates to raise at first contact
Put the dismissal or decision date in the first enquiry. Ask whether an external deadline is running while an internal complaint is being considered.
Questions to ask a employment law adviser
Which issue and process should be assessed first?
Does the scope include negotiation or representation?
Which claim or response fits these facts?
What deadline applies and what do you need now?
Does the engagement include conciliation or a hearing?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is my employment contract enforceable?
Generally yes, but it can't provide less than the National Employment Standards or applicable award.
How long do I have to claim unfair dismissal?
An unfair dismissal application must be lodged with the Fair Work Commission within 21 days of the dismissal taking effect. Late applications are only accepted in exceptional circumstances.
Can my employer change my contract?
Not without your agreement, unless the contract allows it. Changes that reduce pay or conditions below the award or agreement are generally not allowed.
