Employment Relations Issues

Resolving employment issues can often be time-consuming and stressful for employers.  

In some situations you may require legal assistance, this may include but not be limited to: Needing legal advice for a restructuring process or requiring representation for disciplinary meetings. Alternatively, you could be a small family owned business requiring legal advice and representation.

We provide assistance to employers for any employment relationship issues. We have extensive employment law knowledge and the professional ability to solve any employment matters that may arise for employers.

We understand the rights and obligations of all parties, know how to communicate professionally and will help you throughout the whole process.

Having to deal with a Personal Grievance claim made against you can be stressful, time-consuming and damaging for your business.

We are here and ready to help.


We provide nationwide support for employers in respect of any employment relations issues, including but not limited to:

  • Dealing with employee misconduct

  • Absenteeism (employee not showing up to work)

  • Breach of Contract by the employee

  • Responding to Personal Grievances

  • Performance management and improvement

  • Investigations, disciplinary meetings, and dismissal procedures

  • Organisational change including planning and managing re-structures and redundancies

  • Creating fit-for-purpose ‘Employment Agreements’ and ‘Contract for Services’ documents

  • Mediation – in-house or through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)

  • Employment Relations Authority (ERA) matters