Rachel Bernasconi

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.