Industrial Relations – Workplace Relations

Ensuring workplace success
VECCI’s Industrial Relations – Workplace Relations department provides employers with a comprehensive range of expert advice and services.

Managing workplace relations effectively is key to business success. In the current economic and political environment, VECCI’s workplace relations team offers peace of mind, providing your business with professional advice, representation and support.

Our workplace relations experts are on hand to guide businesses through the transition to the Fair Work Act 2009 (from 1 July 2009); the commencement of Modern Awards and the new National Employment Standards (from 1 January 2010); and in negotiating with Fair Work Australia (from 1 July 2009).

VECCI provides a three-tiered approach to managing workplace relations:

1. Industrial Relations – Workplace Relations Helpline
VECCI’s experienced workplace relations advisors provide VECCI members with relevant, up-to-date, independent and accurate advice on a range of workplace relations issues. Read more.

2. Industrial Relations – Workplace Relations Consulting Services
For complex industrial or workplace relations queries that require specific and strategic advice, VECCI’s expert consultants can be relied upon to provide professional assistance, helping you to manage your workplace and get the best from your workforce. Read more.

3. CCI Lawyers
CCI Lawyers, VECCI's associated legal practice, is staffed with lawyers experienced in workplace relations matters. They can advise and assist members and other businesses in Victoria on workplace relations legal issues. CCI Lawyers' fee rates for members and non members are highly competitive. Read more.