Workplace Relations

Gaze Burt’s Employment Law team is regularly consulted by savvy medium-sized businesses needing guidance or representation on employment law matters. We provide a service which is commercially focused, responsive to your particular needs, cost effective and built on extensive knowledge and experience.

Employment law is constantly evolving. Gaze Burt’s specialist employment team is committed to ensuring you are informed and in the best position to effectively comply with current developments in the law.

Employment Agreements (whether individual or collective) can be one of the best opportunities to create the foundation for the working environment you want. From the first impression made on an employee (pre-employment) until the day they leave the workplace, the way you treat them matters. It will be reflected in all they say about and do for your business.

It is a legal requirement that Employment Agreements be in writing. We can assist you to ensure you not only comply with the law but that you undertake good employment practice. Taking advice early can often save significant cost in the long run.

If the relationship falls apart personal grievances can be costly and time consuming for both parties. Reaching resolution before the relationship is irreconcilable can be achieved with good practice management.

We act for many large and small businesses throughout New Zealand including Companies, Incorporated Societies, Churches, Charities and Unincorporated Associations. We also act for individuals.

Our Specialist Employment Law Team Can Assist
in All Areas of Workplace Relations including:

• Drafting or updating agreements (individual and collective)
• Advising on employment law issues in the context of commercial deals
• Advice on compliance with current Employment Legislation
• Disciplinary action
• Dismissals for serious misconduct or following disciplinary action
• Redundancy or restructuring

• Employment relationship problems (including personal grievances)
• Employment Relations Authority and Department of Labour Mediations
  
• Employment Court
• Private Mediation
• Health and Safety in Employment and ACC
• Sexual Harassment, Human Rights and Privacy
• Negotiation and bargaining with individuals and unions