5 Best Employment Lawyers in Perth
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated employment lawyers in Perth, ranked by Google rating across 766 client reviews (average 4.9 stars). A Perth employee dismissed by a company must apply to the Fair Work Commission within 21 days, but an employee of a sole trader, partnership or the WA public sector applies to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission within 28 days. Checking which system covers your employer is the first step.
Best employment lawyers in Perth
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Hugo Law Group Editor's pick
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Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers Editor's pick
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Pearce Webster Dugdales Editor's pick
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Sanicki Lawyers Editor's pick
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Johnstone Crouse Lawyers
4.87score -
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LHD Lawyers Perth
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Paragon Legal Solutions
4.80score -
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Buenaventura Law
4.79score -
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Jacobson and Associates
4.79score
Editor's picks are chosen by our editors and labelled; the firms below them are ordered by score. Source: Google Maps business listings for “employment lawyer perth”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among employment lawyers in Perth
Highest weighted score
Johnstone Crouse Lawyers: 5.0 stars from 113 reviews.
Most reviewed
LHD Lawyers Perth: 366 Google reviews, rated 4.9.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
Johnstone Crouse Lawyers: 5.0 stars from 113 reviews.
Where are employment matters heard for Perth?
The Fair Work Commission's WA office is on level 12, 111 St Georges Terrace, and hears claims against national system employers, which in WA means constitutional corporations other than local governments. The Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission handles state public sector, local government and non-corporate employers such as sole traders and partnerships.
What Western Australia-specific rules apply?
WA keeps its own state system alongside the national one. State-system employees make unfair dismissal claims under the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) with a 28-day time limit, compared with 21 days in the Fair Work Commission. Long service leave in WA is governed by the Long Service Leave Act 1958 (WA).
How much does a employment lawyer cost in Perth?
Fees for employment lawyers in Perth depend on the matter, the lawyer's seniority and the fee model (hourly, fixed fee or conditional). Before any work starts, a law firm must disclose its costs in writing when they are likely to exceed the disclosure threshold. See How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Australia? for typical ranges and fee models.
Free and low-cost legal help in Perth
Circle Green Community Legal gives free employment law help in WA and is a partner of the Fair Work Commission's Workplace Advice Service. See Free Legal Advice in Australia for more options.
Perth employment lawyer FAQs
Which tribunal hears my unfair dismissal claim in Perth?
It depends on your employer. Companies are generally national system employers and go to the Fair Work Commission; sole traders, partnerships, local governments and the WA public sector go to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission.
What is the time limit for unfair dismissal in WA?
It is 28 days from dismissal in the WA Industrial Relations Commission, and 21 days in the Fair Work Commission. Both bodies can accept late claims only in limited circumstances.
Does an employer need a lawyer to respond to a Perth unfair dismissal claim?
No. Employers can represent themselves, and in the Fair Work Commission they are asked to respond within 7 days of receiving the application. A lawyer can advise on jurisdictional objections, such as the minimum employment period.
