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We are widely recognised as the leading employment law group in the country.
This 'best in class' recognition means our lawyers consistently provide pragmatic, commercial and strategic expert advice.
We are also one of New Zealand's largest employment law practices which puts us in a position to provide excellent advice on a wide range of employment related issues, have depth of experience and, in addition, boast some of the country's leading specialists. Key clients include Auckland City Council, SKYCITY, Fonterra Co-operative Group, Telecom Corporation and Westpac Banking Corporation.
We regularly appear in the Employment Relations Authority and conduct significant litigation in the Employment Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. We are all experienced professionals in mediation and are able to turn our mind to solutions.
The Group is involved in a wide range of employment related work, including:
- Accident compensation
- Collective bargaining and industrial relations
- Employee benefits
- Employment and contracting agreements
- Health and safety
- Holidays
- Human resources policies and procedures
- Human rights
- Superannuation, including KiwiSaver and, in particular, employers' obligations under the KiwiSaver Act
- Legislative compliance
- Personal grievance claims
- Privacy
- Restructuring
- Redundancy
- Union issues/strikes and lockouts
In addition, we author text books on human resources, industrial relations and employment law, provide expert analysis in the media, and contribute to industry magazines both in New Zealand and Australia. To view recent significant cases with which we have been involved please click here.
Our newsletter 'FYI Employment Law" provides regular information on current issues in Employment law. Please click here to view most recent publications. To assist overseas organisations to understand New Zealand's employment law, and to provide an update for New Zealand employers and employees, here is a brief summary of current New Zealand Employment Law and the practical implications.
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