Employment law advice
Our employment lawyers provide expert employment advice to HR teams, business owners, and individuals on a broad range of issues that can come up in the workplace. We approach workplace challenges with clear advice and a practical approach that focuses on the interests and business goals of our clients.
We can provide support on all aspects of employment law and associated workplace issues. Whether you need advice on employment agreements, compliance or employment disputes, our team is here to help.
Our employment law services
In New Zealand, employment law presents a complex array of obligations. At Cavell Leitch, we guide employers and employees through these challenges with proactive and practical advice. We work closely with immigration law specialists to assist businesses in hiring foreign workers, ensuring a seamless process.
Employee management and processes
Disciplinary meetings, investigations, performance management, serious misconduct, termination, warnings, medical incapacity, enforcement of restraints, pay issues
Employment documentation
Employment agreements, policies and handbooks, contractual entitlements, letters to employees, independent contractor arrangements
Restructure and redundancy
Restructure proposals, redeployment, redundancy compensation, obligations arising from business sales, purchases, liquidations or receiverships
Personal grievances and employment claims
Mediation, negotiation, settlements, breach of contract, good faith, penalties, compensation, Employment Relations Authority, Employment Court
Privacy and human rights
Information privacy requests, personal information, privacy and human rights, privacy breach, complaints, discrimination
Professional regulatory investigations and compliance
Health and Safety, WorkSafe, Labour Inspectorate, professional body complaints
Why choose Cavell Leitch
Our employment team is compiled of experienced lawyers with specific expertise in all aspects of employment law. We help both employers and employees achieve the best possible scenario based on their specific situation and provide our clients with tailored and practical advice.
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New Zealand employment law guide
Within the lifecycle of an employment relationship there are a range of processes and obligations that come with that. We aim to empower our clients with the tools they need to approach employment relationships and employment issues with confidence.
From recruitment to offboarding and everything in between, our back-to-basics employment law guide provides a simple and practical overview of the types of obligations and processes to keep consider and keep you moving forward.
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