Truganina, VIC · Western Melbourne
Employment & Workplace
Unfair dismissal lawyers help employees challenge dismissals that were harsh, unjust or unreasonable.

Applications go to the Fair Work Commission within 21 days. Eligibility depends on minimum employment periods and income thresholds.
Losing a job affects income and reputation. A successful claim can mean reinstatement or compensation.
Unfair dismissal claims go to the Fair Work Commission within 21 days. Employees must have completed the minimum employment period, six months, or 12 months for small businesses, and earn under the high income threshold unless covered by an award or agreement.
Unfair Dismissal firms in the directory
59 firms
Truganina, VIC · Western Melbourne
Paramount Lawyers Vic Pty Ltd provides legal services in Truganina, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Criminal Law.
Warragul, VIC · Gippsland
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers provides legal services in Warragul, VIC. Listed practice areas include Medical Negligence, Class Actions and Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP.

Darwin City, NT · Darwin & Palmerston
Bradley Solicitors Pty Ltd provides legal services in Darwin City, NT. Listed practice areas include Commercial Property & Leasing, Criminal Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.

Birtinya, QLD · Sunshine Coast
Catton Roderick Lawyers Sunshine Coast provides legal services in Birtinya, QLD. Listed practice areas include Employment Law, Business & Commercial Law and Workers Compensation.

Cessnock, NSW · Newcastle & Hunter
Coutts Conveyancing & Legal Services provides legal services in Cessnock, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.

North Wollongong, NSW · Illawarra & Wollongong
Coutts Conveyancing & Legal Services provides legal services in North Wollongong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.

Sydney, NSW · Sydney CBD
Coutts Conveyancing & Legal Services provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Hobart, TAS · Hobart & South
Liam O'Connor provides legal services in Hobart, TAS. Listed practice areas include Health & Medical Practitioner Law, Business & Commercial Law and Criminal Law.
Gympie, QLD · Sunshine Coast
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers provides legal services in Gympie, QLD. Listed practice areas include Medical Negligence, Class Actions and Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP.
Gladstone Central, QLD · Wide Bay-Burnett
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers provides legal services in Gladstone Central, QLD. Listed practice areas include Medical Negligence, Class Actions and Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP.
Stanmore, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
Relationships & Private Stuff provides legal services in Stanmore, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Employment Law.
Understand the next step
Give the dismissal date immediately and explain the employment history. The lawyer should assess eligibility and the appropriate pathway before drafting an application.
Fair Work Commission applications have a 21-day timeframe; ask promptly rather than waiting for an internal discussion to finish.
Gather the contract, dates, pay records and relevant correspondence. Identify the employer’s legal name rather than only a trading name.
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.
Agree how to respond, prepare for a meeting or assess a settlement. Have any release and confidentiality terms explained before signing.
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.
Put the dismissal or decision date in the first enquiry. Ask whether an external deadline is running while an internal complaint is being considered.
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
Most employees after the minimum employment period, subject to income thresholds and exclusions.
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.
Not without your agreement, unless the contract allows it. Changes that reduce pay or conditions below the award or agreement are generally not allowed.