From preparation of tailored employment agreements to advice during the employment relationship, we can help both employers and employees get the most out of their working relationship.

We provide specialist advice on compliance with all relevant legislation:

• Employment Relations Act
• Health and Safety in Employment Act
• Holidays Act
• Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act

Our team can help with all aspects of employment law including:

• Preparation of employment agreements
• Advising on legislative changes and how they affect the employment relationship
• Informing employers of proper processes for dealing with disputes
• Assistance through mediation for resolution of disputes
• Advice as to conduct of termination, including redundancy, misconduct and dismissals
• Compliance with health and safety requirements for employers
• Advising employers on management of workplace stress
• Advising overseas companies on compliance with New Zealand legislation.

Recent experience:

• Our employment law team is currently involved in a leading edge case regarding workplace stress management.

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