The Federal Courts deal with Fair Work and employment matters that are workplace disputes under federal law.

LawRight provides assistance with some employment matters at the Federal Courts through our Court and Tribunal services.

  When we may be able to help 

  • You have a general protections claim; and it has already been dealt with by the Fair Work Commission and is now in the Federal Courts
  • You have a claim for unpaid entitlements in the Federal Courts, or you believe you’ve been underpaid by a current or former employer
  • You have not been dismissed from your role and wish to pursue a general protections claim in the Federal Courts

If this is your situation, click here to read more about our Court and Tribunal services and how they may be able to help.

  When we can’t help

  • You want general employment advice
  • Your have an unfair dismissal claim (except where you are seeking a judicial review of a decision of the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission)
  • Your general protections matter is still at the Fair Work Commission stage

If this is your situation, see below for resources and other places that may be able help.

Other places that may be able to help

If you are a union member, you should check if your union can provide you with legal assistance.