Industrial Relations Lawyers in Sydney
At WilliamsonBarwick, our team of industrial relations lawyers in Sydney provides end-to-end legal services to help employers keep their workplaces productive and compliant.
With years of experience in the field, we understand the complexities that surround employment contracts.
Your Trusted Industrial Relations Lawyers in Sydney
We understand your complex industrial relations landscape and provide tailored solutions to the challenges and opportunities that arise in today’s fast-paced business world, including various employment law matters.
Our industrial relations team has decades of experience representing clients across many industries. From small businesses to large corporations, private sector and not-for-profit, we can handle complex workplace relations matters with ease.
Full-Service Industrial Relations
WilliamsonBarwick offers a full range of industrial relations services to meet the needs of our clients. Our experienced lawyers work with employers to develop strategies and provide practical advice on:
- Enterprise bargaining and agreement negotiation
- Resolving disputes and strikes
- Fair Work Commission representation
- Industrial action and picketing advice
- Award and agreement compliance
- Employment contracts and policies
Our dedicated employment law team works closely with clients to ensure all aspects of their workplace relations are managed effectively.
We know every workplace is different, so we take the time to understand our clients’ goals and challenges. This allows us to tailor our solutions to their business and employee relations needs.
Expertise, Speed and Results
When you choose WilliamsonBarwick as your industrial relations partner, you get a team from a highly regarded and award-winning employment law firm. Our lawyers are experts in industrial relations law and skilled negotiators and litigators.
As an employment law specialist firm, we focus on providing comprehensive legal services tailored to the unique needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on our speed and ability to handle escalating disputes quickly and effectively.
Our proactive approach means we can get in early, mitigate risks and work towards a settlement. We know industrial relations issues can impact your business operations, and we are here to provide fast and reliable support when you need it most.
As a full-service employment law firm, we offer a wide range of services related to workplace relations. From drafting compliant employment contracts and policies to representing clients in Fair Work Commission applications, we can handle any industrial relations matter that may arise.
FAQs
What is an industrial relations lawyer, and how do they handle unfair dismissal claims?
An industrial relations lawyer is a lawyer who specialises in workplace laws, employment contracts and disputes between employers and employees or unions. They provide advice and representation on industrial relations matters, including:
- Negotiating and drafting enterprise agreements
- Resolving industrial disputes and industrial action
- Compliance with awards, agreements and employment laws
- Representing employers in Fair Work Commission applications
- Unfair dismissal, discrimination and general protection cases
- Post employment restraints and protecting business interests
Industrial relations lawyers, or workplace lawyers, help build productive and harmonious workplaces by ensuring compliance with the laws and resolving conflicts.
When should a business get an industrial relations lawyer in Sydney?
A business should get an industrial relations lawyer in Sydney if it is:
- Negotiating a new enterprise agreement with employees or unions
- Dealing with industrial action, strikes, pickets or work bans
- Unfair dismissal claims or general protections applications
- In dispute over agreement interpretation or breach
- Implementing redundancies or workforce restructuring
- Dealing with bullying, discrimination or harassment in the workplace
- Facing wage underpayments or other modern award breaches
- Wanting to enforce restraint of trade covenants against employees or former employees
Getting an experienced industrial relations lawyer on board can help businesses navigate complex laws, mitigate legal risks and get the best outcomes. Early intervention is key to preventing disputes from getting out of hand.
What are the benefits of an employment law specialist firm?
A specialist industrial relations law firm in Sydney, such as an employment law specialist firm, offers:
- Wide experience across all areas of employment and industrial law
- In-depth knowledge of the Fair Work Act, modern awards and EBAs
- Quick, strategic advice to avoid legal risks
- Skilled negotiators to get the best settlements
- Advocates for court/tribunal representation
- Knowledge of unions and bargaining processes
- Focus on protecting the employer’s interests and reputation
Specialist firms have the expertise and resources to handle complex industrial relations matters and get commercial outcomes. Their proactive approach helps build productive workplaces.