In recent years the law surrounding the employment of staff has become increasingly specialised. The way in which employers are required to act is defined not only by specific laws such as the Employment Relations Act 2000, but also through emerging case law which develops year on year. When cases do end up in the Employment Court, the most common area where employers are found to fall short of the law in the management of staff, is not what they do, but how they do it! |
 If you are unsure about how to proceed lawfully with managing a specific employment issue, we can: - Advise whether your proposed course of action is lawful.
- Recommend the best approach to minimise risk of legal action.
- Evaluate a range of alternative options, so you can decide what's best for you.
- Advise on the best way forward if you are already facing a legal challenge.
We can provide specialist and expert advice in all areas of employment law. Detailed advice can be supplied specifically in the following areas: - Disciplinary matters - the correct way to discipline and dismiss staff.
- Personal Grievance claims, Dispute claims, and Wage claims - how to prevent them arising and how to deal with them when they do arise.
- Redundancy & Restructuring - ensuring the process is completed properly and efficiently with minimum risk.
- ACC review hearings.
- Strikes, lockouts and suspensions.
- General employment matters - the correct way to pay holiday pay and other forms of leave, dealing with continual lateness or poor work performance, dealing with conflict in the workplace.
In addition, our close association with the independent legal practice, Janet Copeland Law, ensures that our clients can have ready access to legal advice and support from specialist employment lawyers. For more information on Janet Copeland Law and their services, visit: http://www.jclaw.co.nz/
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