Rachel Bernasconi
Recognized since 2013
Sydney, Australia
Employee Benefits Law
Labour and Employment Law
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Rachel's practice focuses on employment, labour law, and discrimination matters. She works closely with large organisations, in relation to both blue-collar and white-collar workforces, to find solutions that meet their strategic aims whilst minimising their employment law risks.
Rachel has also worked closely with large corporate and government business enterprises to:
- Defend employment litigation in numerous Australian jurisdictions
- Reduce industrial and legal risks associated with major business restructuring
- Develop and implement strategic industrial arrangements and collective bargaining strategies
- Manage and resolve complex industrial disputes and deal with industrial action
- Manage discrimination and sexual harassment complaints and proceedings
Most recently, Rachel has assisted a large corporate client navigate a difficult change management process including defending litigation by unions; secured a termination of protected industrial action by Fair Work Commission on safety grounds; and successfully pursued former employees for breaches of post-employment obligations.
Rachel has completed courses in strategy, management and negotiation at Harvard University.
- Lawyer Page: https://www.seyfarth.com/RachelBernasconi
- Level 40
Governor Phillip Tower
1 Farrer Place
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
- Seyfarth Shaw LLP - Partner
10 The Best Lawyers in Australia™ awards
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- Labour and Employment Law, Sydney, Australia (2022)
- Employee Benefits Law, Sydney, Australia (2020)
- Employee Benefits Law
- Labour and Employment Law
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