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Maintaining relationships at work is vital for the success of any business. Whether you are an employer searching for advice, or an employee seeking some assistance, our employment lawyers will provide practical advice on all matters.

For Employers

Having a productive relationship with your workers is essential for your business to succeed. Our expert team of employment lawyers can guide you through the legal requirements and find practical solutions to any issues that may arise.

We regularly represent employers when they need advice or find themselves in employment disputes and litigation.

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Has an employee raised a personal grievance with you or are you currently involved in employment-related litigation? Our team of experienced employment lawyers can help your business to resolve employment disputes in a timely and cost-effective manner.

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Your workers must have a written employment agreement. As Employment law changes frequently, you must ensure your policies and contracts do the same. Mistakes and misunderstandings can end up being costly and disruptive.

Our team can help you understand your rights and obligations and review your existing employment and contracting arrangements so that they work for you and your business.

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Trial periods are a useful tool to assess a new employee’s suitability. However, if done incorrectly, it can be stressful and expensive for the employer. If you would like to include trial or probation clauses in employment agreements, we can help to ensure that they are legal and enforceable.

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The law on independent contractor arrangements is rapidly changing. Mistakes when classifying your workers can result in expensive legal claims. Our experienced employment lawyers can advise on the best ways to structure your arrangements to minimise risk to your business.

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Change is a normal part of business. As an employer, you must consult with your workers whenever you propose to change your employment structure or sell or transfer the business.

Our team will advise on the legal process and assist you through to a final decision.

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Managing poorly performing employees can be one of the biggest challenges an employer faces. Mistakes in the process can result in disputes and litigation.

Our experienced employment lawyers can provide you with advice and documentation to help ensure a proper process is followed.

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Discovering employee misconduct can be incredibly distressing. It is essential that you follow a robust and fair process in dealing with these issues.

We are skilled at working with employers to properly investigate and resolve issues while causing the least disruption to your business.

Post-employment obligations Plus Icon Plus Icon

An ex-employee may hold sensitive and valuable information about your business. Whether they try to set up in competition or actively try to take clients and staff with them after they leave, our experienced employment lawyers can help you protect your business interests.

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Businesses must protect an individual’s right to keep their personal information private. Employers must have robust policies and procedures in place to meet their obligations.

Our experienced employment lawyers can review your policy and processes to protect your business.

Independent workplace investigations Plus Icon Plus Icon

When there are serious allegations made by one employee against another, an independent investigation may be necessary to ensure fairness and minimise the risk of disputes. This is especially important when the person complained about is a director or senior manager.

Our experienced employment lawyers can manage these investigations to protect your business.

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The law protects workers from certain types of discrimination. Our experienced employment lawyers can advise you on your employee’s rights and your obligations under human rights law.

Disputes and litigation Plus Icon Plus Icon

Has an employee raised a personal grievance with you or are you currently involved in employment-related litigation? Our team of experienced employment lawyers can help your business to resolve employment disputes in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Employment agreements, policies, and advice Plus Icon Plus Icon

Your workers must have a written employment agreement. As Employment law changes frequently, you must ensure your policies and contracts do the same. Mistakes and misunderstandings can end up being costly and disruptive.

Our team can help you understand your rights and obligations and review your existing employment and contracting arrangements so that they work for you and your business.

90-day trials and probation periods Plus Icon Plus Icon

Trial periods are a useful tool to assess a new employee’s suitability. However, if done incorrectly, it can be stressful and expensive for the employer. If you would like to include trial or probation clauses in employment agreements, we can help to ensure that they are legal and enforceable.

Independent contractor agreements Plus Icon Plus Icon

The law on independent contractor arrangements is rapidly changing. Mistakes when classifying your workers can result in expensive legal claims. Our experienced employment lawyers can advise on the best ways to structure your arrangements to minimise risk to your business.

Restructuring Plus Icon Plus Icon

Change is a normal part of business. As an employer, you must consult with your workers whenever you propose to change your employment structure or sell or transfer the business.

Our team will advise on the legal process and assist you through to a final decision.

Performance management Plus Icon Plus Icon

Managing poorly performing employees can be one of the biggest challenges an employer faces. Mistakes in the process can result in disputes and litigation.

Our experienced employment lawyers can provide you with advice and documentation to help ensure a proper process is followed.

Employment investigations and disputes Plus Icon Plus Icon

Discovering employee misconduct can be incredibly distressing. It is essential that you follow a robust and fair process in dealing with these issues.

We are skilled at working with employers to properly investigate and resolve issues while causing the least disruption to your business.

Post-employment obligations Plus Icon Plus Icon

An ex-employee may hold sensitive and valuable information about your business. Whether they try to set up in competition or actively try to take clients and staff with them after they leave, our experienced employment lawyers can help you protect your business interests.

Privacy Plus Icon Plus Icon

Businesses must protect an individual’s right to keep their personal information private. Employers must have robust policies and procedures in place to meet their obligations.

Our experienced employment lawyers can review your policy and processes to protect your business.

Independent workplace investigations Plus Icon Plus Icon

When there are serious allegations made by one employee against another, an independent investigation may be necessary to ensure fairness and minimise the risk of disputes. This is especially important when the person complained about is a director or senior manager.

Our experienced employment lawyers can manage these investigations to protect your business.

Human rights Plus Icon Plus Icon

The law protects workers from certain types of discrimination. Our experienced employment lawyers can advise you on your employee’s rights and your obligations under human rights law.

For Employees

We understand that your career is one of the most important parts of your life. We know how stressful and disruptive employment issues can be for you and your family.

We regularly represent employees when they need advice or wish to raise a dispute with their employer.

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Do you wish to make a claim against your employer? We regularly represent employees when they need advice on employment disputes.

Dismissals Plus Icon Plus Icon

Have you recently had your employment terminated? Are you wondering if you can make a claim against your employer? We can assess the strengths and weaknesses of your case.

Unfair treatment Plus Icon Plus Icon

Do you feel that you have been treated unfairly or your conditions of work have been changed without your agreement? We can assess your case and advise you about your options.

Employment agreements Plus Icon Plus Icon

Have you been offered a new job? Would you like an expert to review the agreement before you sign it? Do you have questions about your current employment agreement? We can answer any questions you have about your agreement and obligations.

90-day trials and probation periods Plus Icon Plus Icon

If your employer has included a trial or probation clause in your employment agreement, we can advise on whether it is valid and enforceable.

Independent contractor arrangements Plus Icon Plus Icon

Do you currently work as an independent contractor, or have you been offered a position as one? We can help you to understand your legal rights.

Restructuring and redundancy Plus Icon Plus Icon

Has your employer begun a process that may mean you could be made redundant? Do you have concerns about the reasons for the restructuring and the fairness of the process? We can assist you through this process and help you to achieve the best possible outcome.

Performance Management Plus Icon Plus Icon

Has your employer started a performance management process with you? We can support you through this to ensure that you are treated fairly and given every opportunity to keep your job.

Disciplinary investigations Plus Icon Plus Icon

Have you been accused of misconduct or serious misconduct? Has your employer started a disciplinary investigation?  We can support you in this process to ensure that you are treated fairly and achieve the best possible outcome.

Post-employment obligations Plus Icon Plus Icon

Thinking about going out on your own, but worried about a restraint of trade? We can advise you about your obligations and legal risks of starting a new business or role.

Disputes and litigation Plus Icon Plus Icon

Do you wish to make a claim against your employer? We regularly represent employees when they need advice on employment disputes.

Dismissals Plus Icon Plus Icon

Have you recently had your employment terminated? Are you wondering if you can make a claim against your employer? We can assess the strengths and weaknesses of your case.

Unfair treatment Plus Icon Plus Icon

Do you feel that you have been treated unfairly or your conditions of work have been changed without your agreement? We can assess your case and advise you about your options.

Employment agreements Plus Icon Plus Icon

Have you been offered a new job? Would you like an expert to review the agreement before you sign it? Do you have questions about your current employment agreement? We can answer any questions you have about your agreement and obligations.

90-day trials and probation periods Plus Icon Plus Icon

If your employer has included a trial or probation clause in your employment agreement, we can advise on whether it is valid and enforceable.

Independent contractor arrangements Plus Icon Plus Icon

Do you currently work as an independent contractor, or have you been offered a position as one? We can help you to understand your legal rights.

Restructuring and redundancy Plus Icon Plus Icon

Has your employer begun a process that may mean you could be made redundant? Do you have concerns about the reasons for the restructuring and the fairness of the process? We can assist you through this process and help you to achieve the best possible outcome.

Performance Management Plus Icon Plus Icon

Has your employer started a performance management process with you? We can support you through this to ensure that you are treated fairly and given every opportunity to keep your job.

Disciplinary investigations Plus Icon Plus Icon

Have you been accused of misconduct or serious misconduct? Has your employer started a disciplinary investigation?  We can support you in this process to ensure that you are treated fairly and achieve the best possible outcome.

Post-employment obligations Plus Icon Plus Icon

Thinking about going out on your own, but worried about a restraint of trade? We can advise you about your obligations and legal risks of starting a new business or role.

Our employment team

While we pride ourselves on early resolution of issues, our expertise in employment dispute resolution can assist you in negotiations and mediations, the Employment Relations Authority, the Employment Court and beyond. We also represent businesses and individuals, including directors and managers, throughout the entire process.

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