Your Employment Lawyers
Exclusively for Employees

Employment lawyers that put you first

As a full service employment law firm exclusively for employees, Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers can assist with any workplace issue facing an employee.

Unlike other firms, we don’t act for employers, we don’t have any union affiliations and we don’t perform work in other practice areas – our only focus is to provide independent, affordable and expert advice to workers. With over two decades of combined experience, our Melbourne-based employment lawyers have already assisted thousands of employees to achieve fair and practical outcomes in the workplace.

The firm is regularly recognised by Doyle’s Guide and the Australian Law Awards as a leading employment law firm for employee representation, for our expertise and capabilities in employment and workplace relations.

Services

We provide advice and representation to employees at all levels, from apprentices to senior executives, in both the public and private sector. When you contact the firm you’ll speak to a lawyer from the very first phone call; no call centres, no automated messages; a real lawyer with more than ten years of experience in the legal profession.

We can assist with

Unfair Dismissal

If you have been dismissed within the last 21 days and were employed for at least six months you may be eligible to make an unfair dismissal claim.

General Protections

If adverse action (including dismissal) has been taken against you for a prohibited reason, you may be eligible to make a general protections claim.

Contract Advice

Employment contracts may contain clauses that favour the employer or unfairly restrict what you can do both during and after the employment.

Workplace Bullying

If you have been bullied or harassed at work, we can assist you in preparing a formal complaint to your employer and can support you through any investigation process.

Redundancy Advice

This can include your entitlement to notice and redundancy pay under the NES or a more favourable entitlement under the terms of your employment contract.

Workplace Discrimination

There are many different ways to make a claim for workplace discrimination in Victoria including under State or Commonwealth legislation.

Underpayment Claims

An underpayment arises when an employer does not pay an employee their correct entitlements under a contract, enterprise agreement or award.

Sham Contracting

Sham contracting describes a situation where an employee is incorrectly treated as an independent contractor, thus missing out on entitlements.

Tiana G

I highly recommend Andrew Jewell and the team at Jewell Hancock for all areas work related. Initial advice 5 ⭐ Representation forward and resolution 5 ⭐ Assistance, communication and support full team 5 ⭐ Throughout my case Andrew and the team took care of all areas and were always communicating with me to ease the stress. It is a very stressful time when something horrible happens within your work environment that changes something or everything. For initial advice give Jewell Hancock a call and regardless on which way you go from there, you've done well to speak up and can trust the advice that is given. All the best.

Grant Adams

Jason Xue was very professional from start to finish in my case . Was super easy too deal with and provided a fantastic professional service would highly recommend him to anyone . That’s again Jason

Xavier Evans

Michael Kriewaldt was very helpful and supportive with my matter. He was very responsive and effective to provide all the guidance I needed. Definitely recommend using him and the team at Jewell Hancock.

N B

I had an initial consultation with Andrew Jewell today and was genuinely pleased. His approach was down‑to‑earth, clear, and refreshingly honest. He focused immediately on the aspects of my matter that were legally relevant, without overcomplicating things or creating false expectations. I appreciated the way he provided straightforward guidance about what could realistically be pursued and expected, without sugar-coating. It made the conversation feel constructive and grounded, and I left with a much clearer understanding of my options. Overall, a very positive experience. I felt taken seriously, and the advice was both practical and candid. Thanks!

Ethan Is cool

Michael Kriewaldt helped me with an employment issue with an excellent result.I would highly recommend him, he is very knowledgeable.

Jasmin Warner

I highly recommend Sam Nottle - he made the whole process very seamless and easy explained what happens at different stages. He always answered questions that I had. The whole experience was extremely positive.

rebecca Hunter

Michael was fantastic - very professional and knowledgeable and he kept me on track to help keep costs down! During a very stressful period in my life it was great to have Michael’s input and advice.

Roger Mills

Exceptional service, efficient and responsive. I would highly recommend this business to anyone legal advice.

Your Employment Lawyers Exclusively for Employees

Employment lawyers that put you first

As a full service employment law firm exclusively for employees, Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers can assist with any workplace issue facing an employee.

Services

Your Employment Lawyers
Exclusively for Employees