I am being made redundant or my employer is trying to change my role
Employers are required to follow a process if they are trying to make changes to your role. If you have received a letter or document proposing a restructure or redundancy or simply been told you are redundant call us.
Holding employers to account for their process can result in better outcomes than attacking a decision that has already been made so call us early.
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Raising a personal grievance
If you think you have been treated unfairly at work or if you have been dismissed from your position you may have a valid personal grievance.
You only have 90 days to raise the grievance and our team will guide you through the process of what to expect when raising one and help you achieve a positive outcome.
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Performance Improvement Plan
Employers are required to provide you with the opportunity to improve your performance and appropriate training to do so.
Performance Improvement Plans need to contain specific information.
If you have been presented with a proposed performance improvement plan you should obtain a legal review and assistance with the process.
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I’m being bullied or harassed at work or there has been a complaint made against me
There is protection in New Zealand law to prevent bullying and harassment at work. Employers need to appropriately deal with complaints and have obligations to both the complainant and the person being complained about. Both of these parties should have advice throughout the process.
Your employer is obligated to provide a healthy and safe work environment for you which includes protecting you.
Getting advice early and appropriately responding to a complaint is essential.
For help raising and navigating concerns of bullying, please contact us.
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Restraints of trade
Employment agreements often have restraint provisions. ‘Restraint of trade’ is often used loosely to describe a number of ways your employer or previous employer is trying to protect their business.
Acting against a restraint provision comes with risks and it is important to understand those risks before taking up a new position or establishing your own business.
For expert advice on whether the restraint provisions you have signed are enforceable contact our expert team.
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Reviewing Employment Agreements
Have you been offered a new role? Congratulations!
To ensure that you are starting your new employment on the right foot we will:
- review your proposed employment agreement to ensure that it complies with the law; and
- guide you on some points you may wish to negotiate with your proposed new employer.
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Parental Leave
New Zealand legislation has protection for employees who need to take time off to care for a newborn child or an adoptive child coming into your care.
If your employer has not complied with the legislation, you can raise a parental leave complaint.
For guidance on your rights and potential remedies when they have been breached, our expert team can help you.
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Discrimination at work
Do you feel you are being treated differently by a potential employer or someone in your workplace because of your gender, sexual orientation, family status, race or religion (for example)?
The Human Rights Act protects against this and if this is happening in your workplace we can assist you. Our team are experienced in assisting in cases where discrimination is alleged.
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Mediation
When employment relationship problems arise a key option for resolution is mediation.
Our team regularly represents employees at mediation with the aim of reaching an appropriate and expedient resolution.
Where resolution is not reached our experienced team also represent clients at the Employment Relations Authority, the Human Rights Review Tribunal or other forums if necessary.
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The Employment Relations Authority and other employment litigation
Our expert employment lawyers all have significant litigation experience so you with receive continuity of service in the event you are required to pursue your claim in at the Employment Relations Authority or in other litigation forums.
There are a number of options to resolve matters before litigation is necessary, but when litigation is the next step, having an experienced litigator on your side makes all the difference.
Litigation can be time-consuming and stressful but with the right advice and knowing the potential timeframes and issues at the start of the process puts you in the best position to advance your case.
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