Employment Law & Industrial Relations

Supporting Employers, Employees, Trade Unions and representative bodies in Employment Law and Industrial Relations

O’Connor LLP advises on employment law and industrial relations issues that arise across the workplace and within organisations. We support clients in managing employment relationships, implementing practical workplace policies and addressing disputes in a structured way. We also assist with collective engagement and negotiation in an industrial relations context, including advising trade unions at an organisational level on governance, strategy and representation matters. Our focus is on clear, workable guidance that helps clients make informed decisions, manage risk and maintain effective working relationships.

Our Employment Law, Industrial Relations and Trade Union Services:

Employment law

• Drafting and reviewing contracts of employment and workplace documentation
• Workplace policies and procedures, including disciplinary and grievance processes * Workplace investigations support, including process design and documentation
• Managing performance, conduct and capability issues
• Absence management and workplace accommodations processes
• Termination of employment, including dismissal processes and exit arrangements
• Employment disputes and workplace conflict, including early-stage resolution support

Industrial relations

• Advice on collective engagement and consultation processes
• Negotiation support for agreements and workplace arrangements
• Managing industrial relations issues, including planning and dispute-management pathways
• Representation and support in meetings and formal processes

Trade unions

• Advisory support for trade unions at an organisational level, including governance and decision-making processes
• Support for representation strategy and member communications planning
• Assistance with internal policies, procedures and operational issues
• Support with engagement and negotiation matters on behalf of the organisation.