Workplace Legal Advice Program

Free, independent legal advice for workplace issues

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Free legal advice for small employers on dismissal, bullying, general protections and sexual harassment.

Who can apply

Employers with fewer than 15 staff who don't have a lawyer, in-house HR or employer association membership.

Not sure this fits your business?

This one is a free program you register for yourself. We'll still flag it on your shortlist, alongside the grants we can apply for on your behalf.

Eligibility quick-check

  • Usually fineBusiness structure: the listed criteria don't require a company. You'll usually need an active ABN, and often GST registration.
  • Common blockerStaff: you need employees, or to be hiring, to qualify.
  • Check thisSize: fewer than 15 staff
  • Usually fineLocation: open Australia-wide, including Victoria.

A quick guide from our reading of the official criteria, not a decision. The funder's guidelines are what count.

How to apply for Workplace Legal Advice Program

  1. Check you fit the program's criteria on the official page.
  2. Register or book through the provider's official site. Free government programs shouldn't ask you to pay to join.
  3. Have your ABN and a short description of your business ready.

Workplace Legal Advice Program: common questions

Who can apply for Workplace Legal Advice Program?

Employers with fewer than 15 staff who don't have a lawyer, in-house HR or employer association membership.

How much is Workplace Legal Advice Program worth?

Free, independent legal advice.

When does Workplace Legal Advice Program close?

Closing date not stated. Check the official page for the current round.

Can sole traders apply for Workplace Legal Advice Program?

The listed criteria don't require a company, so sole traders may be eligible if they meet everything else (for example ABN, location, trading history and industry). Check the guidelines.

This is an independent plain-English summary, not official advice. Dates, amounts and eligibility can change. Check the official source and guidelines before you apply.

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