The Migrant Employment Legal Service (MELS) is a state-wide legal service addressing the exploitation of migrant workers.

We offer free, confidential legal advice and representation to migrants and temporary visa holders in New South Wales. You can access the service via the contact form on our website, by calling (02) 8002 1203 or texting 0475 360 241.

We help on employment matters if you are:

• On a temporary visa (including refugee, working holiday and student visas)
• A permanent resident or an Australian citizen from a culturally and linguistically diverse background

The areas we help with include:

• Underpayments
• Non-payment of wages
• Bullying
• Sexual harassment
• Unfair dismissal
• ... And more