Employment Law

With their legal experience gained in some of New Zealand's leading law firms, combined with practical human resource knowledge, the employment law team provides practical and solution focused support to employers.

We provide experitise in the following areas:

Advice on the rights and responsibilities under New Zealand labour legislation including the Employment Relation Act, Human Rights Act, Holidays Act, Privacy Act and Health and Safety in Employment Act
Employment relations strategy & tactics
Personal grievance and disputes management
Collective & individual employment agreements and human resource policies
Representation in the Mediation Service, Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court
Employment law training for managers
Outsourced or onsite support and management for employment relations projects
Performance management and disciplinary action
Restructuring and redundancies

As specialists, operating only in the field of employment law, we remain completely up to date with developments in this area and can provide an expert level of understanding in terms of the risks and outcomes of each individual situation. This specialist knowledge has the benefit of giving us a greater ability to predict outcomes and deliver solutions and results.

We offer a pragmatic, business-driven approach, not just a theoretical opinion. We see the bigger picture, and the dynamic factors that may impact your organisation. Our approach will always be tailored to your requirements – whether it be phone or email based support as and when you need it to deal with day-to-day issues as they arise, or more major projects, we are here to give you unlimited support, when you need it.

We aim to work alongside our clients. Our clients generally involve us at an early stage where we can provide strategic advice to avoid legal issues.

To read more about what our experience, take a look at our case studies,or call to speak with one of our knowledgeable consultants..

For more information on Employment Law, please contact:
Madeleine Hawkesby
DDI: 03 371 0363
Email: madeleine.hawkesby@brannigans.co.nz

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