Industrial Relations
Maddocks is a key strategic partner for employers who need legal and business insight to navigate the complex interrelations between employees, employers, labour and trade unions, employer organisations and government.
Our Industrial Relations Expertise
Maddocks has developed a strong reputation and in-depth experience for negotiating and dealing with the variety of complex scenarios that fall under the remit of industrial relations.
We work with private and public sector employers to develop bespoke strategies that are the result of our deep understanding of our clients’ needs and our experience dealing with important parties involved in the IR landscape, such as unions and tribunals.
Our team has also developed significant experience representing employers at tribunals, courts and commissions. This broad experience, teamed with our commitment to creating positive change, has created a highly accessible yet personalised service for our clients.
Find the right lawyer to advise you in your Industrial Relations enquiry and read our latest insights below.
Insights from the Team
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Year in Review: Employment, Safety & People
By Lindy Richardson, Catherine Dunlop
The Employment & Workplace team summarise the most important employment, safety & industrial relations law cases of 2020
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Maddocks appoints new Employment, Safety & People partner
Maddocks has continued to grow its partnership with the appointment of Meaghan Bare.
Latest insights
The casual landscape: The Government’s IR Reform Act – and what you need to know about changes to casual employment
We take a look at the aspects of the IR Reform Bill
The vexed issue of academic freedom – will 2021 bring some clarity to the concept?
Do academic or intellectual freedom clauses within enterprise agreements create enforceable rights
Other services used by our Industrial Relations clients
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Advocacy
When needed to argue a client’s case in court, our advocacy service provides clients with astute and cost-effective advice.
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Employment, Remuneration & Benefits
Our employment law service spans recruitment, remuneration policies and benefits for your workforce.
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Workplace Health & Safety
We assist clients navigate a range of safety laws and regulations.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
We offer Alternative Dispute Resolution to corporate and government clients, including mediation and arbitration.
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Anti-Discrimination
Our work spans investigations into and policies preventing discrimination in the workplace.
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