Employment lawyers in Brisbane
First, the 5 firms we picked in Brisbane, with the reason for each. Then every other firm in the area, so you can compare. Whether a firm suits your situation is something to check with the firm directly.
- Firms we picked
- 5
- Picks last checked
- 1 October 2026
How we pick
Every firm in our picks meets all four. Picks are not for sale.
- An office in the cityThe firm has an office in the city.
- A page for this area of lawIt has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website.
- An active ABNIt has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au).
- A merit signal we can citeIt has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award.
What “our picks” means
These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
Our picks
This is our opinion: firms that meet every criterion above. It is not a ranking, and the Google rating beside a firm is Google’s, not part of why we picked it.
Hall Payne Lawyers is an Australian plaintiff law firm providing practical legal support to individuals, workers, families and professionals. It has offices across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania and has operated for more than three decades.
What the firm says it handles
- Unfair dismissal
- Workplace discrimination
- Enterprise bargaining & award rights
- Restraint of trade
- Redundancy
- Immigration
Why we picked it
A national employee-side firm with a Brisbane office that Doyle's Guide ranks in the First Tier for Queensland employee and union-side employment law, with Luke Tiley named its Market Leader.
- Office
- Ground Floor, 27 Peel Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- No win, no fee
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Maurice Blackburn provides legal services in work and road injuries, medical injuries, employment law, class actions, wills and related areas across Australia. It has been helping and guiding clients for over 100 years.
What the firm says it handles
- Work injuries
- Road injuries
- Medical injuries
- Unfair dismissal
- Employment contract
- Workplace bullying
Why we picked it
A large national plaintiff firm that Doyle's Guide ranks in the Second Tier for Queensland employee-side employment law, with Patrick Turner named Preeminent.
- Office
- Level 8, 179 North Quay, Brisbane QLD 4000
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Free first consultation · Fixed fees · No win, no fee
- Languages besides English
- Also speaks Italian, Arabic, Persian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Spanish, Greek
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Anderson Gray provides workplace legal advice and representation for employees and employers across Australia. It operates offices in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and the Sunshine Coast. The firm describes itself as a group of workplace lawyers.
What the firm says it handles
- Unfair dismissal
- Adverse action
- Discrimination
- Sexual harassment
- Unpaid wages claim
- Employment contract advice
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- Defending a dismissal
- Workplace training & policies
Why we picked it
An employment-only boutique that Doyle's Guide places in the Third Tier for Queensland employee-side work, with Denielle Pohlner ranked Leading, and which also acts for employers.
- Office
- Level 54, 111 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Free first consultation · No win, no fee · Fixed fees
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Australian Workplace Lawyers
Ascot- 1 accredited specialist
Australian Workplace Lawyers are workplace relations specialists. They provide professional and practical legal advice in a timely way and at a reasonable price. The firm is based in Ascot, Brisbane at Suite 12, "Ascot Boulevard", 137-143 Racecourse Road, Ascot QLD 4007.
What the firm says it handles
- Termination of employment
- Wage claims
- Workplace bullying and harassment
- Workers' compensation
- Contracts and policies
Why we picked it
A small Brisbane employment practice that Doyle's Guide places in the Third Tier for Queensland employee-side work, with Rob Stevenson ranked Leading, and which also acts for employers.
- Office
- Suite 12, 137-143 Racecourse Road, Ascot QLD 4007
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Saines Legal
Brisbane CBD- Since 2016
- 6 lawyers
Saines Legal is a full service employment law firm based in Brisbane, Queensland. It provides employment relationship management, employment law litigation, workplace health and safety guidance/compliance, and transactional services to employers and employees.
What the firm says it handles
- Unfair dismissal claims
- General protections claims
- Restraint of trade advice
- Wage advice
- Discrimination claims
- Unpaid wages claims
Why we picked it
A Brisbane employment specialist that Doyle's Guide lists as a recommended employee-side firm in Queensland, with principal Nigel Saines individually recommended, and which also advises employers.
- Office
- Level 20, 324 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- Fair Work Ombudsman (Fair Work Infoline)
Free information on pay, awards and entitlements; also points to unfair dismissal and other claims.
13 13 94
- Caxton Legal Centre
Free legal advice for Queenslanders on low incomes, including employment law and sexual harassment.
1800 229 866
- Legal Aid Queensland
Free legal information line covering employment and other civil issues.
1300 65 11 88
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When you need a employment lawyer
Situations where people commonly speak to a employment lawyer:
- You have been dismissed, made redundant, or told your role is changing, and the process looks unclear.
- You have raised or been the subject of a bullying, harassment or discrimination complaint at work.
- You are being asked to sign an employment contract, a settlement or a restraint of trade clause.
Questions about employment lawyers in Brisbane
- How does Zoe pick employment lawyers in Brisbane?
- Every firm in our picks meets all of these. The firm has an office in the city. It has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website. It has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au). It has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award. These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used.
- Are these lawyers paid to be listed?
- No. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
- What does employment law cover?
- Work disputes: dismissal and redundancy, bullying, harassment and discrimination complaints, and employment contracts, settlements and restraint of trade clauses. This is general information, not legal advice about your situation.
- When do people speak to a employment lawyer?
- Situations where people commonly speak to a employment lawyer: You have been dismissed, made redundant, or told your role is changing, and the process looks unclear; You have raised or been the subject of a bullying, harassment or discrimination complaint at work; You are being asked to sign an employment contract, a settlement or a restraint of trade clause. This is general information about common situations, not advice about yours.
- Are there free options for employment matters in Brisbane?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Fair Work Ombudsman (Fair Work Infoline), Caxton Legal Centre and Legal Aid Queensland under free options.
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