5 Best Employment Lawyers in Brisbane
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated employment lawyers in Brisbane, ranked by Google rating across 1,232 client reviews (average 5.0 stars). An unfair dismissal application from a Brisbane private-sector employee must be lodged with the Fair Work Commission within 21 days after the dismissal. The Commission's Queensland office is on level 14, Central Plaza Two, 66 Eagle Street, and the 2026–27 fee is $92.70.
Best employment lawyers in Brisbane
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Hugo Law Group Editor's pick
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Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers Editor's pick
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Pearce Webster Dugdales Editor's pick
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Sanicki Lawyers Editor's pick
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Littles Lawyers
4.97score -
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WKB Lawyers
4.94score -
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Solomons Legal
4.88score -
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ADVIILAW
4.87score -
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Rin Kim Law
4.80score
Editor's picks are chosen by our editors and labelled; the firms below them are ordered by score. Source: Google Maps business listings for “employment lawyer brisbane”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among employment lawyers in Brisbane
Highest weighted score
Littles Lawyers: 5.0 stars from 580 reviews.
Most reviewed
Littles Lawyers: 580 Google reviews, rated 5.0.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
Littles Lawyers: 5.0 stars from 580 reviews.
Where are employment matters heard for Brisbane?
The Fair Work Commission at 66 Eagle Street handles unfair dismissal, general protections and bullying applications for Queensland's national system employees. Queensland state public sector and local government employees are outside that system, and their industrial matters go to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission.
What Queensland-specific rules apply?
Queensland private-sector employees are covered by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). Queensland state government and local government employees are not national system employees, so their dismissal and industrial disputes are dealt with by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission under Queensland law.
How much does a employment lawyer cost in Brisbane?
Fees for employment lawyers in Brisbane depend on the matter, the lawyer's seniority and the fee model (hourly, fixed fee or conditional). Before any work starts, a law firm must disclose its costs in writing when they are likely to exceed the disclosure threshold. See How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Australia? for typical ranges and fee models.
Free and low-cost legal help in Brisbane
The Fair Work Commission's Workplace Advice Service partners with Basic Rights Queensland to give eligible people up to an hour of free advice about dismissal. See Free Legal Advice in Australia for more options.
Brisbane employment lawyer FAQs
Can I get the $92.70 Fair Work Commission fee waived in Brisbane?
Yes, if paying would cause serious financial hardship. You lodge a waiver of application fee form with your application, and the fee is refunded in some cases if the application is discontinued early.
Where do Queensland council workers take an unfair dismissal claim?
To the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. The Fair Work Commission lists Queensland state public sector and local government employees as outside the national system.
Can I apply for unfair dismissal if I resigned?
Generally not, because resigning is not a dismissal. The exception is constructive dismissal, where the employer's conduct forced the resignation, and a lawyer can advise whether that applies.
