Since 1989, as a recognised thought leader and expert in employment and industrial relations law and practice, Brian Williamson has spoken at International, National and State conferences and seminars and given media interviews on all aspects of his expertise, including but not limited to the creation of effective Contracts of Employment; effective hiring practices, creating effective workplace Policies and Procedures; Work Health & Safety compliance, managing anti-discrimination obligations and the effect of the MeToo Movement, managing anti-bullying obligations, effective performance management, termination of employment, negotiating Enterprise Agreements, managing industrial disputes, Award interpretation and compliance, transfer of work following sales of businesses, restraints of trade, union disputes, rights of access by union officials and the future of work. Brian is available for speaking engagements overseas and in Australia, as well as being available to provide tailored training sessions to Board and senior management teams. Brian has also been accorded "Expert Speaker" status by The CEO Institute.
Brian Williamson assists employers with strategic advice with regard to their current and future industrial relations and employment strategies. With over 35 years’ experience as a solicitor working with Boards, the C-suite, senior managers and front line staff, Brian can provide the insights and strategies that employers need to better manage their workforce.
Brian Williamson has had 10 years’ experience as a Director of a major Not-for-Profit Board, including chairing the Human Resources Committee and being the Board’s representative on the Risk Management Committee. Brian also holds the Australian Institute of Company Directors Advanced Diploma (Mastering the Boardroom) 2009. He also has 35 years’ experience as a solicitor and 25 years’ in senior leadership roles in three high profile law firms, building significant employer-based practices. He is a trusted adviser to many of his clients. Brian is available as a professional director and will add to any Board’s capacity with his knowledge of industrial relations and employment law and strategies. He can also work as part of an advisory board.