Employment lawyers in Sunshine Coast
First, the 3 firms we picked in Sunshine Coast, 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
- 3
- 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.
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 firm with a Maroochydore office that Doyle's Guide places in its Second Tier for Queensland employee-side employment law, with Patrick Turner ranked Preeminent.
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Second Tier employment law firm (Employee & Union Representation), Queensland (opens in a new tab)
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Patrick Turner (Maurice Blackburn) listed Preeminent, Employee & Union Representation, Queensland (opens in a new tab)
- Firm's Sunshine Coast office page lists employment issues among services and gives the Maroochydore address and phone (opens in a new tab)
- Office
- 76 Wises Road, Maroochydore QLD 4558
- 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
Slater and Gordon Lawyers (Sunshine Coast)
MaroochydoreWhy we picked it
A large national firm with a Maroochydore office that Doyle's Guide lists as Recommended for Queensland employee-side employment law, with a dedicated unfair dismissal page.
- Office
- Suite 401, Level 4, Foundation Place, 8 Market Lane, Maroochydore QLD 4558
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Devine Legal is a law firm offering services in two specialised areas of law. It represents employers, employees, claimants and defendants. It operates throughout Queensland and Australia.
What the firm says it handles
- Unfair dismissals
- General protection claims
- Award advice
- Contracts of employment
- Restructures and redundancies
- Independent contractor advice
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- Workplace health and safety
- Discrimination
Why we picked it
A small Maroochydore workplace-relations boutique whose principal Mitchell Devine is a Queensland Law Society accredited specialist in workplace relations and is listed as Recommended by Doyle's Guide; it acts for both employees and employers.
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Recommended employment law firm (Employee & Union Representation), Queensland (opens in a new tab)
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Mitchell Devine (Devine Legal) listed Recommended, Employee & Union Representation, Queensland (opens in a new tab)
- Firm's own site: Mitchell Devine is accredited by the Queensland Law Society as a Specialist in Workplace Relations (opens in a new tab)
- Office
- Suite 10, 13 Norval Court, Maroochydore QLD 4558
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- Fair Work Ombudsman
Free Fair Work Infoline on pay, entitlements and workplace rights; also assists with underpayment complaints.
13 13 94
- Queensland Employment Law Service (Caxton Legal Centre)
Free employment legal help for eligible Queenslanders who are disadvantaged or on a low income. Call weekdays 9am-4:45pm.
1800 229 866
- Suncoast Community Legal Service
Free community legal service in Maroochydore (Mayfield House, 29 The Esplanade) for Sunshine Coast residents facing disadvantage; book an appointment online or by phone.
(07) 5376 7800
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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 Sunshine Coast
- How does Zoe pick employment lawyers in Sunshine Coast?
- 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 Sunshine Coast?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Fair Work Ombudsman, Queensland Employment Law Service (Caxton Legal Centre) and Suncoast Community Legal Service under free options.
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