Employment

Our specialist employment lawyers provide practical advice to clients based on a sound risk assessment process that ensure dispute resolution is aligned with business needs.

Aspects of employment law that we can assist with include:

• Preparation and review of employment documentation including individual and collective agreements, contracts, and policy and procedure manuals
• Strategic and practical advice on all aspects of the employment relationship including resolving workplace disputes, redundancy and restructuring, dismissals and disciplinary action, performance management, health and safety, restraints of trade, confidentiality and intellectual property, privacy, parental leave, human rights issues, Kiwisaver and employment implications of selling/purchasing a business
• Ensuring compliance with legislation
• Actively engaging in advocacy and dispute resolution on behalf of clients, including representing clients at all levels of the employment jurisdiction